QLD Mud Crab and Blue Swimmer Crab Sustainability

(Insert name of fisher) 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. 

The Queensland mud crab and blue swimmer crab fisheries are assessed for consistency with the EPBC act and managed through Harvest strategies to ensure ecological sustainability 

Queensland Responsible Fisheries Code of Best Practice:

Queensland responsible code

 Ecological Assessments for consistency with the EPBC Act:

Queensland Mud Crab Ecological Assessment 2021

Queensland Blue Swimmer Crab Ecological Assessment 2021

 

Queensland Mud and Blue Swimmer Crab Harvest Strategies:

Queensland Mud Crab Harvest Strategy 2021-2026

Queensland Blue Swimmer Crab Harvest Strategy 2021-2026