Dick Bagnato

Master Fisherman and Codes of Practice

Dick is a recognised OceanWatch Master Fisherman. He harvests seafood respecting the aspects of responsible and sustainable fishing incorporated in the Master Fisherman Program including quality assurance, bycatch reduction devices and techniques, animal welfare, threatened species management, etc. 

As a NSW Fisherman, Dick is working according to the following fishing industry Codes of Practice. Industry codes of practice are a commitment to environmental best practice and are aligned with the principles and objectives of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation. 

• NSW Ocean Trap and Line Fishery Code of Practice
• NSW Trawl Fishery Code of Practice
• NSW Northern Zone Trawl Fishery Code of Practice for Reducing Seabird Interactions

Environmental Impact Statements

An environmental impact assessment has been completed for each of the major NSW wild catch fisheries to help ensure they are managed in a sustainable way.

Dick is working respecting the:

• Ocean Trap and Line Fishery EIS
• Ocean Trawl Fishery EIS

Fisheries Management Strategies

Fisheries management strategies are guidelines for NSW professional fisheries, developed with an intent to accredit fishing activities in NSW as sustainable under both State and Commonwealth legislation.

Dick is working according to:

• Ocean Trap and Line Fishery FMS
• Ocean Trawl Fishery FMS

Go on our Sustainability page to learn more about sustainability in seafood industry.