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What's New
MAKO SHARK BAN
The Australian Government released a fact sheet on the 15th December on the recreational fishing impacts of three shark species being listed as a migratory species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. A ban on taking Mako and Porbeagle sharks in commonwealth waters by recreational fishers has enraged Australia's recreational fishing sector. Click here to see full details.MARINE CLIMATE CHANGE
The Marine Climate Change in Australia Impacts and Adaptation Responses 2009 Report Card has been released. A copy is available from our Communications page. This is an interesting report that summarises the current knowledge of marine climate change impacts for Australia, highlighting key knowledge gaps and adaptation responses.
SAFE FISHING
Fishing can at times be a hazardous if not dangerous recreational activity if the weather and sea conditions are ignored. The Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW (RFANSW), and the Australian National Sportfishing Association (ANSA) in conjunction with Surf Lifesaving Australia have developed a website that has a wealth of information, resources and even a free Rock Fishing Safety DVD. Check out their website for handy tips and information. JOIN TARFish
TARFish is the government recognised, fully independent peak body which was established to look after the interests of recreational marine fishers in Tasmania. TARFish continues to grow and mature as an association and remains committed and flexible to the needs of Tasmania's recreational marine fishing community. If you would like to join TARFish and support the association setup to look after your interests then simply print the Associate Member Application Form, complete the details and post the completed application to TARFish. ROCK LOBSTER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW
The Rock Lobster Management Plan Review commenced in April 2009 with the current set of rules in place until 2011. TARFish were briefed by the government and the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI) in November 2009 on the current research findings and the challenges the fishery faces. TARFish have released their position on the desired review outcomes. A copy is available by clicking here or from our Communications page. TARFish BULLETIN
The December edition of the TARFish Bulletin is now available for download from our Communications page. If you would like us to automatically email you a free copy simply use our Subscribe page on the right hand side of any page.
RECREATIONAL BOATING FUND SUBMISSIONS
Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) utilise funds derived from recreational boat registrations to develop and enhance recreational boating facilities from which $380,000 has been allocated for this year. MAST called for proposals for suitable projects from January to March and where necessary endeavoured to talk to all applicants, in some cases on site, to discuss their submissions during April. A series of public statewide meetings were held in May which provided the boating community with the opportunity to offer their views on each project within their region. The MAST Board have now met and selected the successful projects for 2009. Click here for details.
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