Launching and retrieving boats on Phillip Island is about to get easier and safer, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s project to revitalise boating facilities at Rhyll. As part of the Labor Government’s $47.2 million investment to make recreational boating better in Victoria, the popular ramp at Rhyll will see a $4.5 million upgrade – [...]
Aboriginal art celebrating a sense of Wadawurrung Country and the importance of storytelling will be a striking addition to major improvements underway at Portarlington Pier. A new purpose-built covered walkway to be constructed from the foreshore to the ferry terminal will display original art created by the Traditional Owners, the Wadawurrung People. The concept designs [...]
3 JUNE 2021 — Adam Findlay is a charter boat operator with a difference. In running his commercial charter business he has three boats with various purposes - and they each sport Mercury Marine outboards. But this wasn’t always the case for the Townsville based skipper. “I first became interested in Mercury engines about four [...]
The DPI Oyster Reef Restoration Project recently hosted the 20th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration (ICSR) in Nelson Bay. The four-day hybrid event provided an exciting opportunity for nearly 100 delegates to expand the science and practice of shellfish restoration by providing a forum to share ideas and experiences from leaders around the globe. Shellfish reefs are one [...]
“Don't be a Tosser” is the message from a new marine litter campaign which encourages people to be responsible for their rubbish and to put it in the bin, to prevent it ending up in our waterways. Improving water quality and reducing marine litter for the benefit of marine habitats, wildlife and the community is a [...]
Plenty of great fishing is on offer at Sydney Harbour's fantastic ferry wharves but please do the ‘right thing’ and fish responsibly. Remember, the primary purpose of the ferry wharves is to provide safe commuter access to Sydney Harbour ferries. Fishing is a privilege on these wharves so lets respect our access to these locations. Be respectful to passengers and do not block access [...]
During the tail end of the Mackerel season on the North Coast, the Research Angler Program is keen to collect your Spanish and Spotted Mackerel frames! It’s easy to participate and you can drop the frames (the entire frame or just the head with fish's total length indicated) to one of our participating drop-off locations. The fish don't need to [...]
DPI in collaboration with recreational and commercial fishers will soon start work on a harvest strategy for mulloway. The focus will be on rebuilding the stock of this iconic species. Harvest strategies are a best-practice tool for fisheries management used around the world. Fishers, scientists and managers will come together to agree on objectives for [...]
Previously we reported on a long-term yellowfin tuna recapture. The Game Fish Tagging Program has recently received information about another incredible tuna recapture. An albacore tuna released by Eden Game Fishing Club boat, Sea Mode, has just been recaptured, offshore of New Caledonia in the Coral Sea! The fish was originally measured at 60cm and estimated [...]
Two of Australia’s fastest men on water; maritime marvels who have been quite comfortable while travelling at more than 130 knots, will go head-to-head in August at Australia’s premier yachting regatta, Hamilton Island Race Week. This time though their circumstances will be far more sedate. Instead of hearing the deep-throated roar of an immensely powerful [...]
