Casting Around the Internet with Recfishwest
Issue 43, 10 November 2008

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New chief executive officer for Department of Fisheries

Minister for Fisheries has announced the appointment of Stuart Smith as the CEO of the Dept of Fisheries for a term of five years. A national search and independent recruitment and selection process was conducted by the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards. Mr Smith has 20 years experience in State and Federal public sector.

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/ByPortfolio.aspx?ItemId=130837 (link opens in a new window)

Minister reconsiders decision on power winches

Feedback to Fisheries Minister about the use of power winches by elderly or disabled people when recreational lobster fishing has led to the deferral of a plan to ban the use of power winches to lift rock lobster pots for the coming 2008-09 season.. Conflict between commercial and recreational rock lobster sectors will be investigated.

http://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/WACabinetMinistersSearch.aspx?ItemId=130842 (link opens in a new window)

Launch of Future Leaders in Recreational Fishing program

One of the key challenges is to ensure that more recreational fishers are able to make a lasting contribution towards improving the quality and enjoyment of the future fishing experience. Future Leaders in Recreational Fishing project will bring together recreational fishers who want to, or are making a real difference.

http://www.freshwateranglers.com.au/Adobe_Files/Press%20Release%20Future%20Leaders%208-10-08.pdf (link opens in a new window)

The future of recreational fishing looks secure

The Canberra national conference titled "Recreational Fishing 2020 - a shared vision", aimed to develop a consolidated vision for recreational fishing and was attended by 75 of the country's most knowledgeable experts on recreational fishing. A common theme to emerge was the issue of access to fishing opportunities.

http://www.recfish.com.au/hot_topics/pdf/MR%20-%20Recreational%20fishing%20conference%20a%20success.pdf (link opens in a new window)

Researchers tune in to vocal fish

Mulloway suffer badly from barotrauma, the effects of the expansion of gases inside a fish's body as it is brought to the surface. Studying their movements through catch-and-release tagging doesn't work because the first time the fish is caught and returned to the water may be fatal. Highly directional arrays of hydrophones with modern digital recording technology can identify the croaks of individual fish and their position and depth.

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=157&ContentID=103861 (link opens in a new window)

Jetty closed amid collapse fears

A popular Esperance fishing spot has been fenced off because of fears the structure could collapse, after it was found the frames supporting the concrete path are badly corroded and the concrete deck is breaking up.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/21/2397259.htm (link opens in a new window)

Code of Practice for recreational fishers

The simple principles contained in this code recognise the laws and that many animals have an important role for human industry, consumption and recreation, plus they also have intrinsic value as living creatures and should always be treated in a humane way. Released fish should be handled to maximise their survival rate.

http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/op/op051/index.php (link opens in a new window)

Great Australian shark count comes to Hillarys

The Australian Underwater Federation, Recfishwest and federal government are holding a "Great Australian Shark Count - WA launch" at AQWA from 7-9pm on Friday 14 November 2008. Two presentations:- on Whale Sharks from Dr Mark Meekan from Australian Institute of Marine Science and Dr Adam Smith on community monitoring of sharks. Numbers limited, RSVP to Michael Rupnik at shark@auf.com.au or 0400 367 424

http://www.auf-spearfishing.com.au/administration/events/documents/85.pdf (link opens in a new window)

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