Limits on fishing in Western Australia

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Just a few weeks ago, due to over-fishing and conservation concerns, the West Australian government placed a ban on some types of fishing. They deem this is necessary as stocks of some fish varieties are being threatened. The ban was placed with very little notice causing a lot of uproar in those associated with both commercial and domestic fishing. We have friends who run a caravan park and they rely on fisherfolk for their income. Following the ban, thousands of dollars’ worth of bookings were cancelled. Shops stocking fishing supplies are also feeling the pinch. Dhufish, groper and pink snapper are some of the species that now have protection in the hope that this will allow numbers to increase. All this is really to pad out a little information on the barramundi fish species which don’t seem to be well known to most myLotters. Barramundi live in both salt and fresh water, and are highly valued for their mild, flaky flesh. It’s a very common offering in restaurants and cafes. The photo is mine.