FRDC Report - Maximising survival of released undersize west coast reef fish

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Maximising survival of released undersize west coast reef fish. http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/frr/frr191/index.php?0401



The final report to Fisheries Research and Development Corporation on Project 2000/194 on maximising the survival of released undersize west coast reef fish includes the results of research conducted several years ago.



Contents:-



1. Non technical summary. Outcomes achieved to date.



2. Post-release mortality of the demersal West Australian Dhufish following catch and release: the influence of depth of capture, venting and hook type.



3. The influence of depth, venting and hook type on catch and release angling mortality of Pink Snapper: implications for management



4. Effects of onboard handling techniques and methods of release on recapture rates of temperate demersal species in Western Australia



5. The distribution of sizes of demersal fish in relation to depth: does the proportion of undersize fish vary across depths?



6. Community education of best methods to release demersal reef fishes



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