Protected Species Handling Manual (2nd Edition) This handling manual provides practical suggestions for fishers who may have to handle protected or threatened species they may encounter during their fishing operations. A Handbook for Fishers The handling manual outlines best practice methods that have been trialed by fishers and scientists and can be recommended to assist […]
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Hoppers in Australian trawl fisheries Hoppers are a practical and efficient sorting device. Sorting the catch is quicker and easier and hoppers keep the target product and bycatch in better condition as they are held in seawater and not exposed to air on the back deck of the trawler. Hoppers – An industry driven initiative
What to look for when buying seafood When purchasing whole fish: Bright and lustrous skin or scales Firm flesh that springs back when touched Bright pink-red gills Pleasant fresh sea smell. When purchasing fillets and cutlets: Bright, lustrous and firm flesh Any dark muscle should be pink-red in colour Pleasant fresh sea smell No discolouration,
Cooking Seafood Most species lend themselves to a wide variety of cooking styles. With a little guidance, seafood is one of the easiest foods to cook – so feel free to experiment….and enjoy! Select a recipe from the list. Learn more and try some great seafood recipes from the Sydney Fish Market.
Storing Seafood Seafood begins to deteriorate as soon as it is caught and killed, this is irreversible during storage. We can’t stop product from deteriorating, but we can control the rate that product deteriorates. Freshly caught seafood To maximise the quality and shelf life of your seafood, place your catch in an ice slurry, or
Standard Fish Names Australia has over 5000 native species of fish, and many more crustaceans and molluscs. Several hundred of these species are important commercially, and many others support recreational activities such as fishing and diving. There has long been confusion over fish names in Australia. Species were often known by more than one
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Status of Australia’s Fish Stocks Australia’s managers and fishers continue to work for the long term sustainability of our fisheries resources. Status of Key Australian Australian Fish Stocks Report The Status of Key Australian Fish Stocks Report is produced annually. The report brings together the best available information to determine the status of Australia’s key
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Seafood and Your Health “The evidence is now largely unequivocal that some fish each week is an advantage to health and longevity” Australians are encouraged to eat two to three serves of seafood each week. Adult serve = 150g, child serve = 75g Quick facts about seafood and your health Fish does not lose
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Indigenous and cultural fishing “Indigenous people still relate to land that was inundated by sea during the last ice age and regard it as their own.” Indigenous information passed down from generation to generation and archaeological records show that Aboriginal people occupied, used and managed coastal land and sea environments for many thousands of years
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Understanding Barotrauma Fish that are rapidly retrieved from depths greater than 10 metres do not have time to adjust to water pressure changes, resulting in the expansion of gases in the swim bladder and other organs. These rapid pressure changes can cause fish to suffer a range of injuries, known as barotrauma. Physical effects of