❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the value, quota forecast, decline causes, and management of the rock lobster fishery. The Minister provides data, explanations, and outlines ongoing research and management plan development.
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ROCK LOBSTER FISHERY
I refer to the Western Australian rock lobster fishery. (1) What is the fishery total catch valued at annually? (2) How is the forecast total available quota looking for the next three years? (3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE
I refer to the Western Australian rock lobster fishery. (1) What is the fishery total catch valued at annually? (2) How is the forecast total available quota looking for the next three years? (3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE
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(1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(1) What is the fishery total catch valued at annually? (2) How is the forecast total available quota looking for the next three years? (3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(2) How is the forecast total available quota looking for the next three years? (3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(1) What is the fishery total catch valued at annually? (2) How is the forecast total available quota looking for the next three years? (3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(2) How is the forecast total available quota looking for the next three years? (3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(3) What is the Department of Fisheries’ current position as to the reason for the dramatic decline in the fishery within recent years? (4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(4) Is the puerulus count still regarded as a reliable methodology for determining total allowable catch? (5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(5) If yes to (4), what evidence is that based on? (6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(6) What further work is still required in implementing the full individual transferable quota system? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: (1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(1) For 2009–10, the west coast rock lobster managed fishery was valued at a little over $180 million. The GVP for the recent 2010–11 financial year has not yet been calculated. (2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(2) The total allowable commercial catch for the 2011–13 season—I will explain that in a minute—from 15 November 2011 to 14 January 2013 is 6 938 tonnes. The TACC for 2013 and subsequent seasons is yet to be determined. By way of quick explanation, that season will run over two calendar years because it is changing when the season begins and finishes. (3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(3) The Department of Fisheries continues to investigate the cause of the decline in puerulus settlement over recent years. It appears likely that the low puerulus counts are the result of a combination of unknown environmental factors coupled with possible reduced levels of breeding stock in certain key areas of the fishery. There are a number of research projects currently underway, due to be completed next year, which will provide additional information concerning the very low puerulus settlement. (4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(4) The puerulus settlement index is still regarded as a reliable method for determining the recruitment of lobsters that will enter the legal catch of the fishery in three to four years’ time. (5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(5) The evidence of the relationship between the puerulus settlement index and recruitment to the fishery is based on more than 40 years of data. (6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
(6) The key piece of work required to implement the full individual transferable quota system is the development of a new west coast rock lobster management plan, which is expected to be in place by January 2013.
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