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.
Moontide Hookah Closures – 2024–25 Fishing Season
Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery Moontide Hookah Closures for the 2024–25 Fishing Season
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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08 Nov 2024
Management Arrangements for the 2024-25 Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) Fishing Season
The 2024-25 fishing season for the Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery (TRL Fishery) will commence on 1 December 2024. Key management arrangements that will apply this season are detailed here.
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Ways to report illegal fishing
You can help us make sure our fish stocks are protected for the future by reporting any illegal and suspicious fishing activities you see!