This report examines the distribution, abundance, and biomass of Ruppia tuberosa in the Coorong following the 2010/11 floods, which reversed a decade-long decline caused by extreme drought and hypersaline conditions. The study confirms a partial recovery of Ruppia tuberosa in the...
This assessment provides an overview of catch and stock data for key species in the Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery (SPF), fulfilling requirements under the SPF Harvest Strategy. Using the Daily Egg Production Method (DEPM) and Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE), researchers...
This study assessed how fish communities responded to freshwater inflows and the effectiveness of newly modified fishways at key barrages along the Coorong estuary. After years of drought and disrupted connectivity between freshwater and estuarine environments, high river flows i...
This report presents an estimate of the spawning biomass of sardine (Sardinops sagax) in South Australian waters based on surveys conducted in early 2011. Using the Daily Egg Production Method, researchers estimated a spawning biomass of approximately 193,000 tonnes—within the ta...
This report evaluates the impact of a Code of Practice (CoP) implemented in the South Australian Sardine Fishery to reduce interactions with the short-beaked common dolphin. Based on observer and logbook data from 2010–11, the study found that while dolphin encirclements and mort...
This report assesses the status of South Australia's Blue Crab Fishery for the 2010/11 season. It highlights that 94.3% of the Total Allowable Commercial Catch was harvested, with Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent performing differently in terms of gear changes and CPUE trends. Du...
This report provides a comprehensive summary of production volume and landed value from South Australia's commercial wild fisheries for the 2010/11 financial year. It supports decision-making for industry stakeholders, managers, and researchers by presenting catch and value stati...
This report presents the results of the 2011 fish condition monitoring survey at the Chowilla Icon Site, part of the broader Murray-Darling Basin system. Despite high water levels affecting sampling consistency, findings suggest that key environmental targets related to native fi...
This comprehensive report presents baseline ecological data from 11 sites across the Onkaparinga, Torrens, and South Para Rivers to inform the development of Environmental Water Provisions (EWPs). The study highlights the critical role of seasonal flow regimes in maintaining nati...
This report provides an assessment of seven key species in the South Australian Lakes and Coorong Fishery, using data from 1984–85 to 2010–11. It evaluates stock status against performance indicators outlined in the fishery’s management plan, focusing on species such as black bre...