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

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

Western Australia casts online net to catch new seafood exports

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

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

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

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?

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

CEO Message to Industry

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

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

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