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This project aimed to develop and trial a range of innovations to reduce bycatch for Moreton Bay fishing businesses.
Timeframe
April 2007 - November 2008 Project Team
Kellie Williams, Sam Stone, Dr. Darryl McPhee
Project Objectives - Achieve bycatch reduction in the net and trawl fisheries through development and implementation of innovative bycatch reduction devices (BRDs) to suit individual operations;
- Improve water quality by implementing a system to remove urban debris dumped in Moreton Bay waters;
- Reduce the overall ecological footprint of commercial fishing on the Moreton Bay Marine Park and adjacent Ramsar wetlands.
- Increase the transfer of knowledge between commercial fishermen and government and community groups;
- Improve awareness of the triple-bottom line benefits of EMS amongst both the seafood industry and broader community in the region;
- Promote adoption and awareness of local industry culture that seeks to continually improve its environmental performance.
Funding Partner
Dept. Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry through their National Landcare Program Downloads
Project promotional flyer
Project Report - Bycatch Reduction in Moreton Bay
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