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Western Australia casts online net to catch new seafood exports

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 Western Australia’s Fishing Industry Council is taking advantage of video-conference technology and changing market conditions to secure new export opportunities...

Seafood Industry Australia names new CEO

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Following a long and detailed executive search and interviewing process, Seafood Industry Australia has named Veronica Papacosta as its new...

Oyster Harbour Zone opens up for South Coast aquaculture

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The State Government has just declared the first stage of a new aquaculture development zone in Albany, further bolstering the...

Update on Ngari Capes Marine Park compensation program

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The WA Fishing Industry Council is working with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to resolve marine...

Are Australian Marine Parks displayed on your navigational plotter?

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Around the West Australian coastline, there are 24 Australian Marine Parks, managed by Parks Australia. Typically, these parks are made...

CEO Message to Industry

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It’s been interesting watching the changing health and economic landscapes across Australia over the last month. While we are living...

Winning the battle for Shark Bay’s blue swimmer crabs

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Shark Bay blue swimmer crabs are reporting their best season in more than a decade as local stocks rebound on...

SIA launches mental health program for fisheries

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A program focused on mental health early intervention, engagement and education in the Australian commercial fishing industry has been launched...

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