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Tasmanian Kelp Tracker App. Announcement.

Log your sightings of giant kelp and help scientists map the distribution and health of Australia's endangered and disappearing giant kelp forests. Ozfish and TARFish have partnered with the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at UTAS to harness the local knowledge and expertise of fishers, boaters, divers and paddlers to help monitor Tasmania's disappearing and endangered giant kelp forests. Kelp Tracker is part of a research project that invites waterway users to share (or 'log') their sightings of giant kelp in Tasmania. Carry out an app store search and download this important app with the large K, then contribute with reports about your sightings. 

Inquiry into Fin Fish Farming in Tasmania.

The Legislative Council Government Administration Committee has recently determined to inquire into and report upon the planning, operation and regulation of fin fish farming in Tasmania. The Committee invites written submissions from interested individuals or organisations. Submission should be received by close of business Friday 29th  November 2019.

There are contact details and more information at http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/ctee/Council/GovAdminA_Fin.htm

Farmed Kelp.

A link to a report to use fish farm water nutrients to  grow kelp adjacent to fish farms.

https://www.frdc.com.au/Media-Publications/FISH/FISH-Vol-27-1/Farmed-kelp-to-balance-nutrients

Have your say on Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing

Fishing is an important cultural, recreational and commercial activity for many Australians. Sharing the resources can be a complex issue affecting commercial, recreational and Indigenous fishers and others.Throw us a line and help design a fisheries resource sharing framework with parameters for fair and sustainable arrangements for all fishers. Go to:

https://haveyoursay.agriculture.gov.au/sharing-fisheries-resources

LONGSPINED SEA URCHIN MARINE PEST

Centrostephanus rodgersii is a marine pest that is having a major impact on the marine environment in Tasmanian waters. IMAS have recently undertook a resurvey of the impacts of centro on reefs in Tasmania. Download a copy of their current report by clicking here. 

ROCK LOBSTER TAC ADVICE

Each year TARFish provides the fisheries minister with advice on the annual Total Allowable Catch of Rock Lobster for the following season. Our advice is based on the most recent Rock Lobster research findings from the perspective of the recreational sector and the broader stock assessment information. Download a copy of the 2019/20 fishing season advice by clicking here.  

ROCK LOBSTER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW

In May the DPIPWE put out for public consultation a range of proposed amendments to the Rock Lobster Fishery Management Plan. A copy of our submission is available for download by clicking here.

TARFish OFFSHORE RECREATIONAL FISHING CODE OF PRACTICE

TARFish has developed the Offshore Recreational Fishing Code of Practice to assist those fishers who have an interest in exploring waters and locations over the horizon safely. Download a copy by clicking here or contact us and we will post you a free copy.

TARFish BULLETIN

Download the COVID-19 special Bulletin 2020 edition by clicking here

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 The new TARFish Bulletin will be out soon! We look forward to bringing you the new addition as soon as possible.    


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JOIN TARFish

TARFish is the government recognised, fully independent peak body which was established to look after the interests of recreational marine fishers in Tasmania. TARFish continues to grow and mature as an association and remains committed and flexible to the needs of Tasmania’s recreational marine fishing community. If you would like to join TARFish and support the association setup to look after your interests then simply fill out the online form or print the Associate Member Application Form, complete the details and post the completed application to TARFish.

Online Joining form here

ELECTRONIC FISHING MAP

TARFish has completed an electronic fisheries map to increase public awareness and knowledge about the breadth and extent of marine fishing activities in Tasmanian state waters. Requires use of the Google Earth free browser program.

Learn more here