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WESTPORT Project Update # 17

Westport Project Update # 17 – now available. The Westport Taskforce is developing a plan to manage WA's growing freight demands for the...

Slow Salmon Run

Mandurah Crab Festival 2019

It was a magical day at the Mandurah Crab Festival and the SSPWA would like to thank all of those who came by the stall to taste the...

'Self-imposed' commercial abalone closure off South West an 'investment' in industry's future

By Sophie Elliott WA's commercial abalone fishing industry will opt to close a portion of their fishery in a bid to rebuild declining...

Site of Proposed Ocean Reef Marina (any why it's flawed)

THIS MOST POPULAR PROJECT NEEDS RECONSIDERATION. UNDER THE CURRENT PLANNING PROPOSAL 17% OF MARMION MARINE PARK’S ICONIC INSHORE REEF...

Ngari Capes Marine Park - REMINDER Due 28 February 2019

For those who may be affected by the implementation of the Ngari Capes Marine Parks, we have prepared some assistance for your...

Wetline Review - Outcomes Released

On behalf of the SSPWA, please find the links below for the following: Letter from the Minister for Fisheries outlining the final...

Blue Swimmer Crab Review: Draft Proposal to Review Blue Swimmer Crab fisheries in the South West

Things to know: The Review Blue Swimmer Crab fisheries in the South West was development for years, however the industry was only...

Herring G-Trap Fishery – Recfishwest Transitional Plan

Things to know: Prior to SSPWA establishment, the Herring G-Trap Fishery was closed based on poor scientific evidence.This issue was...

Flesh Footed Shearwater Proposal

Things to know: - In 2006, industry voluntarily acted to reduce interactions with Flesh Footed Shearwaters (FFS) in Albany. - A Code of...

Commonwealth Marine Park Compensation Response

Things to know: The Commonwealth Marine Parks were implemented on July 1 2018. During a SSPWA Meeting in Busselton, it was requested...

2018 SSPWA Annual General Meeting

The SSPWA held its 2nd Annual General Meeting in Albany at the Stirling Club on the 5th of December 2018. During the meeting, there was a...