Snapper stock reassessment update

[dayoo]

Further to my previous post I am informed that the Queensland snapper stock assessment was reassessed by the marine scientists in Canberra.

Their report states that the main conclusions of the Queensland snapper stock assessment are justified i.e. Queensland snapper are likely being harvested at or exceeding maximum sustainable levels (fully fished or over fished).

Following perusal of the report by the Chairman of Sunfish (Barry Pollock) he recommends that Fisheries place further restrictions on the take of large snapper (e.g.bag limit of 5 may only include 2 snapper over 50-60 cm).

I understand that Fisheries will proceed to release the Discussion Paper/Regulatory impact Statement (RIS) and reconvene the Snapper working group.

Cheers
Barry

[bugman]

Thanks Barry,

Didn't we have the science tell us a year or so ago that snapper caught from 50m+ had a extremely high mortality rate.

How many of our popular grounds producing snapper over 50-60cm come from grounds deeper than 50m.

There's nothing like throwing away dead fish

Brett

[honda900]

Barry,

I assume they have been holding back their "pre concieved" decision from the public, on the RRFF until this review had been done.


Why let fact get in the road of statistics..


Regards
Honda.

[dayoo]

Barry,

I assume they have been holding back their "pre concieved" decision from the public, on the RRFF until this review had been done.


Why let fact get in the road of statistics..


Regards
Honda.

The members of the RRFF review have been kept in the dark as to what actually will be in the RIS but there will be a number of options which Fisheries assume will result in a reduction of the total annual snapper take.

Discussion meetings will be held to assess which option will be acceptable to each of the three stakeholder groups.

When the meetings are announced I urge all snapper fishos to attend to have your say. At least you can choose what brand of Vasaline you prefer

Cheers
Barry

[honda900]

Barry,

we need everyone to stand up for this one..

you and Bill give it to them..

regards
Honda..