Latest Update - East Marine Bioregion

QSIA has completed marine planning port visits with fishers and stakeholders and is now assembling a report for the Government in an effort to influence the design of a Draft Plan and minimise impacts from any future marine protected areas.

Over the next period during the election campaign there will be little progress whilst the government is in care-taker mode and another update will be provided later in August. For more information on the marine planning process contact the office on 3262 6855.

To view the Queensland Fishery Catch Data maps click on this link, then simply login and click on the map you wish to view.

There are two regions in Queensland presently undergoing assessment by DEWHA to introduce a series of Marine Protected Areas, the North Marine Bioregion and the East Marine Bioregion. The government policies yet to be released include: 

   ► Fisheries risk assessment (gear)
   ► Displaced activities policy and the 
   ► Socio-economic impact assessment
 

Environment Minister Peter Garrett MP recently advised the timeframe for the release of a Draft Plan for the North Marine Bioregion is in the second half of 2010 and for the East Marine Bioregion is some time early 2011. QSIA will continue to act on behalf of industry and keep members updated as progress occurs.

Maps can be previewed below, or downloaded at full resolution. 

Coral Sea AFA (PDF)


Fraser AFA (PDF)



Tweed AFA (PDF)
 

North Marine Bioregion - Areas for Further Assessment