Question seeks data on whale entanglements in commercial fisheries in WA during 2015. The answer provides the total number of confirmed entanglements and the subset involving commercial fishing gear, with further details tabled.

AnsweredQoN 5277Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 March 2016
Portfolio
Fisheries

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How many whale entanglements have been reported from commercial fisheries for each month between January 2015 and December 2015?

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Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries
Response time
48 days
The Department of Fisheries advises:
Between January 2015 and December 2015, there have been 9 confirmed whale entanglements, of which 3 were confirmed with commercial fishing gear.
I table the attached information. [Please see tabled paper No.]

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