This record describes the datasets obtained on Courageous Cruise 049. The data were obtained from the Australian North West Shelf in April and May 1979. Trawls for demersal fish were made and the species caught included Lesser spangled emperor (Lethrinus choerorhynchus), Saddletailed sea perch (Lutjanus malabaricus), Red big eye (Priacanthus macrocanthus) and Painted sweetlip (Pomadasys pictus), together with increased abundance (compared with 1978) of spangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus), yellow streaked sea perch (Lutjanus vitta), red spot emperor (Lethrinus lutjan) and blunt-toothed snapper (Pristipomoides microlepis). Detailed biological collections (otoliths, scales, stomachs and gonads) were made of six species, Nemipterus peronii, Saurida undosquamis, Lethrinus choerorhynchus, Lutjanus malabaricus, Priacanthus macracanthus, and Plectorhynchus pictus. Additional observations were made on sex-specific length frequency, gonad condition, stomach fullness, and stomach contents.(derived from the cruise report) - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available (to CSIRO Staff) on-line. See the details link under "Stored Media List" (below).
This record describes AFMA catch and effort data for the Torres Strait Rock Lobster Fishery, held by CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research. A number of commercial fisheries operate within the Torres Strait for which logbook data is collected by AFMA. The rock lobster fishery comprises multiple sectors from both Australia and PNG with the two Australian sectors being a Traditional Inhabitant (TIB) sector and a non-Traditional Inhabitant (TVH) commercial sector. Data for the two Australian sectors is collected by AFMA while data for the PNG component of the fishery is collected by PNG Fisheries authorities with an annual summary (total catch) passed to AFMA at the end of each season. Rock lobster catch data also exists for a trawl fishery which operated in the Torres Strait between 1980 and 1986. For the two Australian sectors of the Torres Strait rock lobster fishery, catch reporting is compulsory only in the TVH commercial sector via a logbook program. Reporting of commercial catch from the TIB sector is currently not compulsory and any data that is reported is done on a voluntary basis through processors via a docketbook program. The docketbook system was introduced in 2004 in an attempt to collect commercial catch data from TIB fishers when they sold their catch. The docketbook program has been generally accepted well by TIB fishers since its introduction but has a number of limitations. Although the docketbook program has been successful to some extent, there are significant difficulties with data accuracy and completeness. As the program is also voluntary, not all processors participate in the program or complete records for all sales.
This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Soela cruise SO 3/83. This cruise took place in the North West Shelf during 1 June - 1 July 1983, under the leadership of John Stevens and A. Heron. Biological data collected on this cruise include composition data of demersal fish community and selected fish specimens for growth, reproduction, mortality and diet studies. Specimens of Lutjanus vitta, L. sebae, L. erythropterus, L. quinquilineatus, L. malabaricus, L. lutjanus, L. russelli, Pterocaesio diagramma and four Saurida species for electrophoretic studies. 37 sharks and 3 Rachycentron canadus from longlining and 56 sharks from in the trawls. Zooplankton abundance data and larval fish samples. Photography of 58 trawls to determine gear efficiency and bottom types. Benthic invertebrate samples. Crustacean specimens for the National Museum of Victoria. Selected size classes of Saurida undosquamis, Nemipterus peronii, Nemipterus tambuloides and Lethrinus choerorynchus for diel fish feeding study. Phytoplankton and zooplankton species composition data.(derived from the cruise report) - Biological data is available via Data Trawler. - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available on-line at http://www.marine.csiro.au/datacentre/process/data_files/BioData/log_sheet_scans/BOX_AB2009_570/BOX_AB2009_570_index.htm
This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Soela cruise SO 5/83. This cruise took place in the North West Shelf during 7 October - 17 November 1983, under the leadership of Tim Davis and D. Tranter. Biological data collected on this cruise include composition data of demersal fish community and selected fish specimens for growth, reproduction, and mortality studies. Biological material from 39 species of fish. 84 sharks from longlining and 71 sharks from in the trawls. Zooplankton abundance data and larval fish samples. Ichthyoplankton and juvenile fish specimens for otolithic ageing. 56 samples of benthic fauna. Information on the effect of bridles and trawl speed on the catch. Stomach samples from 19 fish species and from Metaepeneopsis for fatty acid analysis (CSIRO Division of Food Research). Data on fish spoilage trials.(derived from the cruise report) - Biological data is available via Data Trawler. - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available on-line at http://www.marine.csiro.au/datacentre/process/data_files/BioData/log_sheet_scans/BOX_AB2009_661/BOX_AB2009_661_index.htm
This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Soela cruise SO 4/83. This cruise took place in the North West Shelf during 2 August - 7 September 1983, under the leadership of G. West and Keith Sainsbury. Biological data collected on this cruise include composition data of demersal fish community and selected fish specimens for growth, reproduction, mortality and diet studies. 75 sharks from longlining and 86 sharks from in the trawls. Zooplankton abundance data and larval fish samples. Photography of 70 trawls and several scampi trawls to determine gear efficiency and bottom types. Collection of scampi and crayfish including photographs. Benthos and diet data of Nemipterus peronii, N. tambuloides and Saurida undosquamis from 6 sites. Benthic and epibenthic samples including 35 mm photography of 2 beam trawl hauls.(derived from the cruise report) - Biological data is available via Data Trawler. - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available on-line at http://www.marine.csiro.au/datacentre/process/data_files/BioData/log_sheet_scans/BOX_AB2009_571/BOX_AB2009_571_index.htm