❓ Hon Alison Xamon inquires about research into the impact of fine silts on Roe Abalone, particularly in relation to marina construction. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development outlines its monitoring and assessment strategies, referencing the Ocean Reef Marina development's Public Environmental Review and specific survey sites.
AnsweredQoN 1381Legislative Council
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I
refer to the Roe Abalone fisheries found on inshore reefs and near islands in
the Perth metropolitan area, and I ask: (a) has
the Department of Fisheries conducted research into the effect of fine silts on
abalone respiration, reproduction and recruitment; (b) if
no to (a), why not; and (c) given
the concerns raised by the commercial abalone fishers association on unexpected
impacts of marina construction on Roe Abalone stocks, will the department
prioritise research into Roe Abalone and the effects of fine silts?
refer to the Roe Abalone fisheries found on inshore reefs and near islands in
the Perth metropolitan area, and I ask: (a) has
the Department of Fisheries conducted research into the effect of fine silts on
abalone respiration, reproduction and recruitment; (b) if
no to (a), why not; and (c) given
the concerns raised by the commercial abalone fishers association on unexpected
impacts of marina construction on Roe Abalone stocks, will the department
prioritise research into Roe Abalone and the effects of fine silts?
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Answered
21 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Fisheries
Response time
9 days
(a) No. (b) The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (Department) primary research focus for these fisheries is to monitor and assess changes to the status of Roes abalone stocks across the metropolitan region that may be generated from all potential sources. (c) The potential environmental impacts of the Ocean Reef Marina development, including on abalone, are outlined in the Public Environmental Review (PER).The PER includes two studies on potential abalone habitat loss and Roe’s Abalone Environment Sensitivity from the development. In addition, the Department established four survey sites specifically designed to monitor the potential impacts of the Ocean Reef Marina development on abalone stocks.
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