The objectives of this project were: To design and implement a survey program to augment the historical survey data used for species split with contemporary, well-targeted and spatially precise data. This survey to be trialled in 2002-3 and confirmed in 2003-4. To establish a protocol so that such surveys can be quickly designed and implemented on an ongoing monitoring basis. To develop further the species split methods first proposed in FRDC 98/109 so that they can be used confidently in any new stock assessments. To re-examine the historical survey data as part of the strategy for the above and to report, particularly on the value of size class information for this purpose. To investigate and report on the potential use of electronic logbooks for enhancing the precision of stock assessment of Tiger prawn species, particularly on a spatially local scale. To investigate and report on the use of size class data for gaining some information on recruitment patterns for the stock assessment.

Plankton samples were taken monthly at Groote Eylandt, Gulf of Carpentaria. Numbers and densities of plankton were measured and prawn post-larval data were collected.

The distribution of juvenile penaeids and a variety of fish species within mangroves was determined using stake and fyke nets in the Embley River (Cape York).

The 1996 issue of the Torres Prawn aims to provide Torres Strait prawn fishers with the latest management, logbook and scientific information available on the Torres Strait prawn fishery. The report was compiled by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) in conjunction with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries (QDPI) and the Queensland Fish Management Authority (QFMA) to inform and assist prawn industry members in their fishing operations. Refer to the published report: AFMA (1996)Torres Prawn Handbook 1996. AFMA/QDPI/QFMA. 105pp.

The 1997 issue of the Torres Prawn aims to provide Torres Strait prawn fishers with the latest management, logbook and scientific information available on the Torres Strait prawn fishery. The report was compiled by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) in conjunction with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries (QDPI) and the Queensland Fish Management Authority (QFMA) to inform and assist prawn industry members in their fishing operations. Refer to the published report: AFMA (1997)Torres Prawn Handbook 1997. AFMA/QDPI/QFMA. 69pp.

The 1995 issue of the Torres Prawn aims to provide Torres Strait prawn fishers with the latest management, logbook and scientific information available on the Torres Strait prawn fishery. The report was compiled by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) in conjunction with the Queensland Fish Management Authority (QFMA) to inform and assist prawn industry members in their fishing operations. Refer to the published report: AFMA (1995)Torres Prawn Handbook 1995. AFMA/QFMA. 63pp.

The 1994 issue of the Torres Prawn gives Torres Strait prawn fishers a picture of catch, species composition and effort across the fishery during 1993 and illustrates how the year compared with previous seasons. Refer to the report: van Montfrans B and Bishop M. (1994) The Torres Prawn, February 1994. AFMA. 14pp.

The Torres Prawn, February 1992 handbook. Refer to the published report: Coles R, van Montfrans B and Squire B. (1992) The Torres Prawn, February 1992. AFMA. 14pp.

The Torres Prawn, February 1993 handbook. Refer to the published report: Squire B, van Montfrans B and Bishop M. (1993) The Torres Prawn, February 1993. AFMA. 14pp.

Torres Strait Prawn Fishery Handbook (AFMA) 1989. Refer to the publication: DPIE (1989) The Torres Prawn, December 1989. DPIE, Australian Fisheries Service, Queensland. 8pp.