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Abalone Fishery

Colour photograph of abalone on rocky background.The Tasmanian abalone industry is a major contributor to the Tasmanian economy. The Tasmanian abalone fishery is the largest wild abalone fishery in the world, providing approximately 25% of the annual world harvest.

Government is responsible for managing the Tasmanian abalone fishery under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995. Management under the Act is through formal management plans. The management plan is constantly being refined as management of this fishery becomes increasingly sophisticated.

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis and Biosecurity
Information on Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis and biosecurity protocols for protecting Tasmania's abalone.
Abalone Fishery Changes 2009
Total allowable catch and new management arrangements for 2009.
2009 Abalone Operational Information
Includes: Fishing zones; Size limits; Fishing in the Northern zone; Research areas; Processors; Diver's docket, dive team docket and transfer docket; Sustainable catch targets; and Biosecurity.
Abalone Catch Updates
Monthly updates of the amount of the TAC taken in each fishing zone.

 
See the current biosecurity protocols for the abalone industry.

For information on the abalone industry, such as where to purchase abalone, see the Tasmanian Abalone Council website at www.tasabalone.com.auYou are now leaving our site. DPIWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.

For further information contact:

  Matt Bradshaw
  Principal Fisheries Management Officer (Abalone)
  1 Franklin Wharf HOBART TAS 7000 TAS
  Phone: 03 6233 3512
  Fax: 03 62231539
  Email: Matt.Bradshaw@dpiw.tas.gov.au

DPIW switchboard:  1300 368 550 (local call cost within Australia)

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