What the ling happened in the 2016/17 fishing season?
Pink ling (Genypterus blacodes) is the second most important species in the South East Trawl Fishery by revenue behind tiger flathead. Historically, pink ling was managed as one stock with a single annual total allowable catch (TAC). However, recent science shows that it is two stocks so now two stock assessments are completed. Because there […]
The Future of Commercial Fishing in Port Phillip Bay
By Ross Winstanley* The Victorian Government’s proposed restrictions on commercial fishing in Port Phillip Bay from 2022 will leave the remaining fishermen hamstrung. At best, these restrictions reflect the Government’s indifference to the future viability of commercial fishing in the Bay. In my opinion, at worst, they reflect a subterfuge aimed at quietly eliminating all […]
SETFIA Celebrates Gail Richey AM!
Gail Richey has been awarded an AM in the General Division of the Order of Australia in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours Roll. Mrs Richey was recognised for her significant service over 30 years to the fishing and aquaculture industry, particularly in Tasmania, and to fisheries management and industry associations. Her achievements are extensive and span […]
When Can Imported Fish Oil be “Made in Australia”?
Ocean Oils is a Melbourne based bulk wholesale processing and refining company that extracts squalene fish oil from deepwater sharks. Only the livers from a few shark species contain squalene oil. There is strong consumer demand for the product because of the health benefits it provides. Ocean Oils Managing Director Richard Saul has explained that […]