Lee Monin

Master Fisherman and Codes of Practice

Lee 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, Lee 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 Estuary General Fishery Code of Practice
• NSW Trawl Fishery Code of Practice
• NSW Ocean Trap and Line Fishery Code of Practice
• NSW Ocean Trap and Line Fishery Code of Practice for Reducing Whale Entanglements
• NSW Lobster Fishery Code of Practice

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.

Lee is working respecting the:

• Estuary General Fishery EIS
• Lobster Fishery EIS
• Ocean Trap and Line Fishery EIS
• Estuary Prawn Trawl 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.

Lee is working according to:

• Estuary General Fishery FMS
• Lobster Fishery FMS
• Ocean Trap and Line Fishery FMS
• Estuary Prawn Trawl FMS

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