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Expand/CollapseJanuary (2019)

• January 16, 2019

  Minister extends consultation for plans to grow WA lobster industry

• January 14, 2019

  New fishing mecca off Esperance in place to attract anglers

• January 9, 2019

  More than 3,000 Western Australian surfers and divers boost their personal protection

• January 9, 2019

  Hazardous conditions prediction cancels abalone fishing this Saturday

• January 8, 2019

  An important reminder: it's illegal to sell recreationally-caught rock lobster

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  January 4, 2019

  Recreational marron fishers reminded to know the rules

  Report illegal fishing to FishWatch on 1800 815 507

Expand/CollapseDecember (2018)

• December 24, 2018

  Operation Clearview nabs alleged abalone poachers on Perth coast

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  December 23, 2018

  500 more personal shark deterrent devices for surfers and divers available

  See SharkSmart.com.au for more information

• December 21, 2018

  Celebrating 20 years of Recfishwest SunSmart fishing clinics

• December 21, 2018

  Minister assures WAFIC on WA's fisheries management plans

• December 20, 2018

  Strong support for Western Australia's new international lobster festival

• December 19, 2018

  New fishing product to reduce plastic in our ocean

• December 19, 2018

  Freeway roadblock uncovers a disturbing catch of 115 undersize crabs

• December 18, 2018

  Expanded artificial reef project to restore Albany's Oyster Harbour

• December 17, 2018

  Big fine for man found in illegal possession of a sawfish rostrum

• December 13, 2018

  Fish Habitat Protection Areas need to be respected as important fish and crab nurseries

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  December 13, 2018

  Good recruitment of blue swimmers at Mandurah, but many crabs are too small to take

  The minimum legal catch size is 127millimetres

• December 11, 2018

  New lifejacket trial to commence at Salmon Holes on January

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  December 11, 2018

  New find of pest crab triggers request for fishers to keep watch

  Report suspected pest crabs - FishWatch 1800 815 507

• December 11, 2018

  Enhanced tourism opportunities with Greens Pool now closed to fishing

• December 8, 2018

  Boost for WA jobs and local lobster supply from WA's most iconic fishery

• December 8, 2018

  South West beaches get new shark receivers in time for summer

• December 8, 2018

  Beach safety boost with more BEN signs in place for summer

• December 5, 2018

  Ocean Reef chosen as location for new metro artificial reef

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  December 3, 2018

  Enjoy the new abalone season, but keep safe when you fish

  You must have a licence to fish for abalone

Expand/CollapseNovember (2018)

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  November 30, 2018

  'Floats and ropes' reminder for recreational rock lobster fishers

• November 22, 2018

  Streamlining fisheries management in south-west WA waters

• November 15, 2018

  Substantial boost for WA's fish health capabilities

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  November 10, 2018

  This summer bring your Sea Sense to the beach and stay safe

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  November 10, 2018

  Plans to grow WA lobster industry to create jobs and boost local lobster supply

• November 9, 2018

  Interference with lobster pots proves costly in courts

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  November 1, 2018

  Western Australia's newest fishery is our first to go fully digital

Expand/CollapseOctober (2018)

• October 30, 2018

  A win-win resolution for long-running Derby fishing conflict

• October 26, 2018

  CCTV rollout to increase safety at boating hotspots

• October 25, 2018

  WA's iconic blue swimmer crab is up for discussion in the South West

• October 24, 2018

  More iconic WA rock lobsters on the menu for locals

• October 21, 2018

  Framework set for WA's scientific non-lethal SMART drumline trial

• October 12, 2018

  Green light for jobs with Huon Aquaculture to set up WA operations

• October 11, 2018

  Peel-Harvey election commitment to improve recreational fishing underway

• October 5, 2018

  If your catch doesn't measure up, the punishment will fit the fish crime

• October 5, 2018

  Welcome summer on Rottnest with launch of new event

• October 2, 2018

  Illegal marron fishing activity punished by Great Southern courts

• October 1, 2018

  Pink snapper research shows the importance of annual Sounds closure

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