First implementation of an independent observer program for the Charter Boat Industry of NSW: data for industry-driven resource sustainability

Funded Activity Summary

This project was initiated in response to management and scientific needs for greater inclusion of recreational fisheries data for resources assessments of key recreationally caught species and for inclusion in environmental assessments of recreational fishing. This project was deemed a high priority outcome of the NSW DPI Resource Assessment Workshops in 2011, 2012 and again in 2013.


Objectives:
1. Deliver independent quantitative observer-based information on the diversity, rates of capture and length compositions of species retained and released from coastal charter boats in NSW
2. Obtain quantitative information and report on the ages and age compositions of catches of key fish species harvested by the coastal charter boat fishery in NSW
3. Provide summaries of analyses of data across appropriate spatial and temporal scales
4. Deliver summary profiles of charter boat cliental to industry
5. Compare on-board observer estimates of species retained and their rates of capture with industry logbooks
6. Provide feedback to industry and management on project objectives

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-12-2014

End Date: 15-04-2016

Funding Scheme: Funding Scheme not available

Funding Amount: $209,300.00

Funder: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

Research Topics

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Other Keywords

Analytics | Community | Data | Electronic Log Book | Fisheries Management | Fishing Technology | RAC NSW | Resource Access And Allocation | Resource Rehabilitation | Survey

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