This report determines the current status of the Western King Prawn (Penaeus (Melicertus) latisulcatus) stock in Gulf St Vincent (GSV) through analysis of data collected by several longterm monitoring programs. In 2021/22, the total commercial catch of Western King Prawn in the G...
Interactions between the South Australian Sardine Fishery (SASF) and common dolphins during purse-seining have been assessed annually since 2004-05. This report documents the interactions in 2021-22...
This report provides an estimate of the spawning biomass of Sardine, Sardinops sagax, in waters off South Australia during 2022. The estimate of spawning biomass obtained using the Daily Egg Production Method (DEPM) is the key performance indicator for determining the status of t...
This stock assessment for the South Australian Snapper fishery is part of the Snapper Management, Science, and Engagement Project Plan that was initiated following the changes in Snapper fishery management that were implemented in November 2019. The changes in Snapper fishery man...
This report provides an assessment of the South Australian West Coast Prawn Fishery (WCPF) for the 2021 fishing season (March–December). The aim of the report is to provide a synopsis of information available for the WCPF and assess the status of the Western King Prawn (WKP) reso...
This report delivers an updated biological review of fish biodiversity and ecosystem condition forthe Western Mount Lofty Ranges (WMLR). This review is a collaboration between Green Adelaide, Department for Environment and Water (DEW) (formerly Adelaide and Mount Lofty Natural Re...
The Pike Anabranch is one of three large Anabranch systems in the Riverland region of the lower River Murray, South Australia. The Anabranch consists of a mosaic of aquatic habitats, including permanent lotic (flowing) streams...
The Katarapko Anabranch system is one of three large anabranch systems in the Riverland region of the lower River Murray, South Australia. Katarapko comprises hydraulically diverse aquatic habitats including permanent fast-flowing and slow-flowing creeks, as well as backwaters. F...
The New Zealand screw shell, Maoricolpus roseus, was introduced to Tasmania in the 1920s. It is invasive in south-eastern Australia, where it can occur at very high abundance, altering benthic structure and impacting native species through competition for space and food. The Japa...
Shipping is a major vector for marine pest introductions, and ports are therefore at relatively high risk of pest incursion. Knowledge of pest occurrence around ports is also required for management, including to ensure compliance with ballast water regulations. Molecular techniq...