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SUBTIDAL REEF MONITORING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROJECT

Many divers have seen disturbing changes in the oceans over the last few decades including the loss of Giant Kelp beds, declines in some fish species, more invasive marine pests and the effects of climate change warming the East Coast of Tasmania. These threats indicate a wider problem with the health of our oceans and show that Tasmania’s unique underwater wilderness is going through a period of major change. Local recreational dive clubs have decided that they want to do more to assist scientists in gaining a better understanding of our changing marine environment. Sub-tidal reef monitoring is an area where recreational divers can do vital work to add to this body of knowledge. A major catalyst for the project has been the appearance of devastating urchin barrens off the East Coast of Tasmania. Monitoring the spread of these barrens has been selected as the priority task for the first stage of this project. Click here for more details on this project.

TAFI ANGLER LOGBOOK PROGRAM

The Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute has recently, November 2008, introduced a Research Angler Logbook Program. Programs such as these have proven useful for providing important information on recreational fisheries around the world, including Victoria and WA within Australia. The logbook aims to gather information across all MARINE fisheries, including: game fishing, offshore/inshore/estuarine line, potting, netting and diving. For more information on the program and to sign up as a participant click here for details.

RECREATIONAL SCALLOP REPORT

Goto our Communications page to obtain a copy of the Recreational Scallop Report 2008 prepared by Tasmanian Aquaculture & Fisheries Institute.

PIRATES BAY PARKING

Oct 25 2008 - The Tasman Council have advised that due to ongoing construction at the Pirates Bay/Blowhole ramp access to the water will be restricted. Any person using the ramp can expect long delays and limited parking. The Tasman Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. The construction works are being undertaken to improve the existing facilities for recreational fishers and TARFish urges recreational fishers to be patient and understanding of the need to improve parking facilities at Pirates Bay.

TARFISH BULLETIN

The October edition is now available from our Communications page.

CLIMATE CHANGE

The Australian Government (Department of Climate Change) have released a preliminary report titled Implications of Climate Change for Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture. Climate change will have impacts on recreational fishing and this report identifies what some of those expected changes will be. Click here to download a copy.

BRUNY BIOREGION MPA

The Tasmanian Government have handed down their decision in relation to the Bruny Bioregion Marine Protected Area. Click here to view the governments media statement. TARFish congratulates the government on handing down a balanced decision that takes into consideration the broad range of community views, needs and expectations. Click here to view TARFish's media statement.

STUDY ON BOATIES

Boaties in Tasmania have been urged to volunteer for a world-first study which is gathering information about recreational boat users. The National Marine Safety Committee wants 120 volunteers from Tasmania for the 18 month study, due to start in September. Committee chief executive Maureen Horder said Tasmania had 24,689 registered boat users, so the research needed a good representation from the state. Volunteers will be given regular study updates, boating and fishing prize draws and product discounts. Participants will need to fill out a diary between September this year and May 2010. To register call (02) 9247 2124, or go to www.nmsc.gov.au

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