Reducing impacts of threatened, endangered, and protected species in the Queensland East Coast Otter Trawl Fishery

James Cook University, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Naomi Gardiner
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

This project collaboration with QLD Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) seeks to reduce the impacts of trawl fisheries on marine species of concern in Queensland. In particular sea snakes, sharks and rays. The objective of the JCU part of the program is to develop and trial (1) a crew member observer program (CMOP) and, (2) training in safe handling practices of seasnakes.

Date

01 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2025

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

fisheries;queensland;sea snake;elasmobranch;prawn trawling

Funding Body

James Cook University, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Amount

143750

Project Team

Blanche D'Anastasi;Naomi Gardiner