Snapper Quota Increased by 70%! Where is the Plan!
A New Approach to Access, Recovery and Allocation
Fisheries access and allocation have reached a critical point, with
communities and fishing sectors across South Australia experiencing
the consequences.
Recreational fishing cannot meaningfully occur under the systems on
which current fisheries management has been built. Commercial fishers
also face uncertainty around employment, future access and the ongoing
viability of their businesses.
RecFish SA and representatives of the commercial fishing sector have
worked collaboratively to develop a proposed pathway forward. The plan
aims to provide meaningful recreational access while ensuring
commercial fishers are treated fairly.
It would help unlock regional opportunities, address inequalities
created by previous allocation processes and allow fresh, sustainably
harvested South Australian seafood to remain available.
The Facebook post provides further information about the proposal, why
action is needed and the commitments being sought from the South
Australian Government.
It Is Time for Change
RecFish SA will continue working with recreational fishers, commercial
fishers, charter operators, regional communities, researchers and
government to create a future that supports snapper recovery, fair
access, regional economies and sustainable South Australian seafood.
