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New angler catch limits for Southern Bluefin tuna
Have your say on the suggested new bag, boat and charter limits for Southern Bluefin TunaAnglers are encouraged to provide feedback on proposed new rules for the fishing of Southern Bluefin Tuna, a prized sporting fish that has seemingly made a resounding return to the Eastern Seaboard in recent years.
Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, said a Species Impact Statement evaluating the effects of the proposed changes will be on public exhibition until mid-April.
The proposed changes will see the current bag limit of twin fish over 90cm halved and you will no longer be able to keep five tuna under 90cm in length. New boat and charter limits will be introduced. See below for details.
“These proposed new regulatory arrangements are considered vital to the protection of Southern Bluefin Tuna, while at the same time ensuring the recreational fishery can provide social and economic benefits into the future,” Ms Hodgkinson said.
“The Southern Bluefin Tuna was listed as an endangered species in NSW in 2004, after the NSW Fisheries Scientific Committee found the species was facing a very high risk of extinction in NSW in the near future.
“Interim fishing arrangements were made to allow continued but regulated fishing.
“Although only taken in small numbers by the State’s recreational anglers, Southern Bluefin Tuna is a valued species, particularly by the game fishing sector.
“I would encourage anyone with an interest in fishing to read the Species Impact Statement and have their say.
“All issues raised in the submissions will be considered before a final decision is made.”
The proposed controls to be implemented by regulation amendment are:
<< a daily bag limit of one Southern Bluefin Tuna;
<< a daily boat limit of two Southern Bluefin Tuna; and
<< a charter boat limit of six Southern Bluefin Tuna.
The Species Impact Statement and draft Ministerial Order can be found at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries and submissions will close on Wednesday April 16, 2014. To make a submission, email fisheries.threatenedspecies@dpi.nsw.gov.au or post a letter to:
Southern Bluefin Tuna Order
NSW Department of Primary Industries
LMB 3020
NOWRA NSW 2541
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