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Albany sand crabs are a sell out

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Demand for Albany’s delicious sand crabs has skyrocketed with early orders outstripping supply, as WA seafood lovers start buying up...

CEO Message to industry

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As the new CEO of WAFIC it is a privilege to be able to serve the interests of the commercial...

South Coast aquaculture proposal

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I recently attended some interesting meetings in Esperance and Albany in relation to the proposed development of aquaculture zones. DPIRD...

SIA hits back at irresponsible media reporting

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Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) have hit...

WAFIC Chairman announces appointment of new CEO

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From the Chair On behalf of the Board I would like to announce the appointment of Darryl Hockey as WAFIC’s...

Back of boat sales change brings cheap lobsters to locals

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Changes to legislation to allow commercial rock lobster fishers to sell up to 100 lobsters per day directly from the...

CEO Message to Industry

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While there is still a long way to go in the COVID 19 episode before we can report on any...

Are Albany’s sand crabs the next big thing in WA seafood?

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After years of persistent trial fishing off Albany’s south coast, local fisherman and Sand Crab pioneer Eric Tranthem has landed...

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