Hefty penalties landed for illegal abalone take. Three abalone traffickers have been convicted and ordered to pay more than $35,000 in penalties for possessing more than five times the daily allowable bag limit of abalone. The two men and a woman,
Illegal fishing lands two fishers with $5,725 penalties. Fishers are being warned to follow South Australia’s fishing rules or face serious consequences, following a significant fishing offence involving Southern Calamari. A husband and wife have
More monitoring and research for Giant Australian Cuttlefish as numbers reach historic lows. The State Government has expanded monitoring and research to better understand the Giant Australian Cuttlefish population’s decline, including the
Peer-reviewed investigation identifies potential causes of harmful algal bloom. The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has released the findings of the most comprehensive investigation to date into the state’s
King George Whiting closure lifted for recreational fishers. Recreational fishers will be able to catch King George Whiting in all South Australian waters these school holidays following changes to the species' spatial closure period. The King
More protection for Giant Australian Cuttlefish. Giant Australian Cuttlefish will be better protected with a temporary restriction on recreational activities at their Upper Spencer Gulf breeding site from 1 July. The 90-day exclusion zone applies
Reeling in a clearer choice for South Australians. South Australians will soon have a better idea of what’s on the menu, with hospitality venues required to label the country of origin of seafood dishes from the start of next month. From 1 July,
Refreshed fish measuring stations help recreational fishers stay informed. Recreational fishers in South Australia will find it easier to access the latest fishing rules and regulations thanks to refreshed Fish Measuring Station signage being rolled
One of worst Blue Swimmer Crab breaches this year at Thompson Beach results in $6,550 in fines. Less than two weeks after the State Government re-instated bag limits for Blue Swimmer Crabs in Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island from 10 to 20 crabs per
Fish-friendly architecture in the Gulf. The next stage of algal bloom recovery operations kicks off this month when two new artificial reefs are established in Gulf St Vincent. In a bid to rebuild fish stocks, increase biodiversity and enhance
Algal bloom testing results continue positive trend. In response to months of improved beach conditions and latest monitoring trends, the State Government is now in a position to adjust some of its Algal Bloom Summer Plan response measures. Water
Goolwa Beach pipis to be collected for bait only. Recreational fishers are advised that self-collected pipis from Goolwa Beach (between Middleton Point and the Murray Mouth) are to be used for bait only due to the detection of brevetoxins. Pipi –