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Torres Strait BDM fishers and fish receivers reminded to report their catch

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Protected Zone Joint Authority

Responsible for management of commercial and traditional fishing in the Australian area of the Torres Strait Protected Zone (TSPZ) and designated adjacent Torres Strait waters.

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Moontide Hookah Closures – 2023–24 Fishing Season

Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery Moontide Hookah Closures for the 2023–24 Fishing Season

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CSIRO to conduct Kaiar pre-season survey in November

The CSIRO will be conducting a pre-season Kaiar abundance survey over the neap tides between the 3rd and 20th November 2024.

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22 Oct 2024
CSIRO to conduct Kaiar pre-season survey in November

CSIRO will be conducting a pre-season Kaiar abundance survey over the neap tides between the 3rd and 20th November 2024.

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08 Oct 2024
Torres Strait BDM fishers and fish receivers reminded to report their catch

Torres Strait beche-de-mer (BDM) fishers and fish receivers are being reminded of their requirement to report all catch on catch disposal records and return to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority within the mandated timeframe.

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23 Sep 2024
Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) fishing season now closed

The Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) is notifying commercial fishers that the Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) fishery closed on Monday, 30 September 2024.