Marine reserves are a key tool for the conservation of marine biodiversity, yet only~ 2.5% of
the world's oceans are protected. The integration of marine reserves into connected …

This chapter details the governance and management of estuarine fish ecology, habitats
and fisheries, whereby the governance in turn covers the policies, administrative bodies and …

Recreational fishing is a popular activity in Western Australia, providing important social and
economic benefits to the State's population. The number of recreational fishers has …

We compared and contrasted fish assemblage data sampled by baited remote underwater
stereo-video systems (stereo-BRUVs) and stereo-video remotely operated vehicles (stereo …

Fisheries stock status is generally based on time series catch and effort data sourced from
independent surveys and the fishery. These methods are often expensive and can be limited …

Offshore decommissioning activities are expected to increase as oil and gas subsea
infrastructure becomes obsolete. Decisions on decommissioning alternatives will benefit …

Understanding fishing participation assists sustainable fisheries management. Relative to
commercial fisheries, however, accurate quantitative data on recreational fishing is often …

The sympatric red snappers, Lutjanus erythropterus and Lutjanus malabaricus, are highly
valued by commercial and recreational fishers along the tropical northern coasts of Australia …

Quantifying the drivers of population size in reef sharks is critical for the development of
appropriate conservation strategies. In north-west Australia, shark populations inhabit coral …

Context As social–ecological systems, recreational fisheries often vary temporally in
response to environmental changes affecting ecological processes and human behaviour …