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Summary of Submissions Report Grey Nurse Shark

See the public exhibition process and comments received in written submissions on a Discussion Paper for Grey Nurse Shark Protection

Habitat Action Grants 2011-2012

Twenty five projects were funded in the 2011-2012 Habitat Action Grants.

AbaloneAbalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG)

The NSW Government has implemented a temporary suspension on imports of live abalone from Tasmania.

Entries are now open for the 2013 Calendar

Don’t miss your chance to have your photo among the twelve to be featured in the Recreational fishing calendar.

Observation Tower Grant Program

Information about the NSW Government observation towers grant program.

SharkSmart

Know the risks and minimise your chance of a close encounter with a shark

Fish KillFish kills in NSW demystified

FAQ factsheet outlining the average number of fish kills that occur a year, the causes, species affected, and visual observations that can be made in the field to assist in identifying and reporting a fish kill

NSW Seafood

Information on the NSW seafood industry including wild harvest and aquaculture sectors.

Status report

The report detailing the status of fisheries resources in NSW has been released (Feb 2011). Detailed information on 108 species is available.

Fishing in Sydney Harbour

Recreational fishing dietary advice and commercial fishing closure in Sydney Harbour (Port Jackson)

fish-story-rec.jpgNSW recreational fishing fee

Pay your recreational fishing licence fee here! Find more information and how your fees support fishing

SPOTLIGHT

  • Changes to Australian salmon commercial fishing arrangements
  • SharkSmart - know the risks and minimise your chance of a close encounter with a shark
  • Better Regulation Statement (108 kb, PDF)
  • Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) - Botany Bay and Port Jackson Estuaries
  • Ornamental fish update - important information
  • Permits for research, aquarium collecting and activities other than aquaculture
  • Recreational saltwater and freshwater fishing guides 2011
  • Changes to commercial fisheries Share Management Plans and other regulations
  • NSW fish species

Recent publications

Jul 2011Having your fisheries penalty notice decided at court (Primefact 1114)
May 2011Annual Performance Report 2009-10-for the NSW Shark Meshing (Bather Protection) Program
Mar 2011New Macroalgae Primefact
Jan 2011Freshwater pest fish in NSW (Primefact 1060)
Oct 2010Biology and life cycles of prawns (Primefact 268)
May 2010Noxious marine alga Caulerpa taxifolia in NSW (Primefact 1009)
Apr 2010Contribution of primary industries to the NSW economy (384 kb, PDF)

Safe Fishing

  • NSW Shark Meshing (Bather Protection) Program
  • Fishing Safety Advice
  • Angel Rings program
  • SafeWaters information (www.safewaters.nsw.gov.au)
  • Safe boating with NSW Maritime Authority (www.maritime.nsw.gov.au)

For general fishing information, call the Fisheries Information Line on 1300 550 474.

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  • Fishing closures & restrictions
  • Threatened Species Sighting Form
  • Help stop illegal fishing!
  • Newscast - a news bulletin for recreational fishers
  • New South Wales submarine cable protection zones

News releases

  • 10 Feb 2012
    Short-term fishing closures extended
  • 09 Feb 2012
    Commercial and recreational fishing closure revoked in Myall Lakes
  • 06 Feb 2012
    Time to reel in Recreational Fishing Trust funding [150.2 KB PDF]
  • 02 Feb 2012
    Man up tree faces abalone theft charges
  • 31 Jan 2012
    Undercover operation springs trap
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Events

  • 17th Mar 2012
    Rosehill Trailer Boat Show
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