Western Australia lobster industry gets boost

The Western Australian government plans to grow the lobster industry and boost local lobster supply. In early-November, the government explained there could be a potential growth of 500 jobs and economic
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Aussie officials thwart illegal fishers

Officers from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority have joined with international law enforcement groups to thwart an illegal fishing vessel's attempt to offload its catch in Asia.
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Super-trawler sets sail

The controversial super-trawler banned by Environment Minister Tony Burke has changed its name and set sail for an unknown location outside Australian waters.
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Government bans super trawler

The Federal Government has imposed a two year ban on super trawlers following community backlash against plans to have the Abel Tasman vessel begin commercial fishing.
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Caught, hook, line and sinker?

In an effort to expose John West’s destructive fishing practices Greenpeace protesters have converged on the company’s Melbourne headquarters.
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