THE NATIONAL FISHERIES PLAN

The National Fisheries Plan aims to support and empower all sectors of the fishing, aquaculture and seafood community. These sectors are commercial, Indigenous and recreational fishing (marine, lakes and rivers), aquaculture and post-harvest. The broader fishing, aquaculture and seafood community also extends to those involved in fisheries research and members…

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ANNOUNCED FOR RECREATIONAL FISHERS

The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), the national peak body for recreational fishing and its member organisations has welcomed Charles Sturt University’s announcement of a new Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Conservation and Management in the field of freshwater fisheries. ARFF Manager Adam Martin congratulated Charles Sturt University and the Institute…

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Recreational Fishers Support Global Effort for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has celebrated the nation’s efforts in ocean sustainability, saying that Australia has performed “well above global targets” by declaring one-third of its national waters as marine parks. Mr Morrison used the example during his opening remarks at last night’s launch of the Federal Government’s “Transformations for…

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