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Penaeidae - undifferentiated

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  • Prawn trawl data from Weipa, East and South East Gulf of Carpentaria in the late 1970s. The main objective was to ascertain the distribution and abundance of each of the main commercial and some non-commercial penaeid species. The main data collection was performed off the Judy B with cruises repeated every month for 13 months; some other vessels were involved at different times (Kalinda, Raptis Pearl, Sprightly). Trawling was conducted at night and consisting of 30 minute shots. All prawns were sorted by species (general codes used) and sex, but no weights were recorded. Catch rates were expressed as number of prawns caught per net per hour. There were more than four sampling plans.

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    This dataset contains information on closures collected from various NPF Management meetings, from the 1970's to 2004 (see below). Information was collected on why closures were proposed, evidence presented, and reasons why the proposals were accepted, rejected or modified. Emphasis is placed on obtaining information on why a closure was instigated, and the reasons why closures undergo subsequent modification. Scientific research carried out within or near each closures is also listed. Data were collected for closures that already existed at the time of database creation (2004), and it is planned that data collection will be ongoing, subject to funding and personnel availability. The data collected is linked to an existing GIS database containing spatial information on gazetted closures. Data sources for the historical review included: NORPAC/ NORMAC agendas and minutes, 1982 - 2004; Northern Fisheries Council documentation; Closures Task Force /Closure Committee minutes; Departmental Correspondence; Government Gazettes; AFMA NPF Directions; NPF publications (e.g. Pownall, 1994); Meeting notes kept by some research representatives on the above committees. The project objectives were: a. Identify the reasons for the designation of each closure and any information from research surveys that are available to evaluate the reasoning (including instances where no information exists). b. Develop agreed criteria to classify the different types of closures in the fishery. c. Develop and document protocols and criteria to be used to review (change or remove) an existing closure. d. Develop and document protocols and criteria to be used to establish new closures in the fishery. e. Provide Industry with succinct information that allows the consideration of the implementation, success and future advantage of the current closures.

  • Total zooplankton biomass (g dry weight) were recorded from stepped oblique bottom to surface plankton tows, using a 140-142 micron net. The data also includes a corrected biomass value, allowing comparisons to be made with later data collected using a 250 micron net size. Data were collected during nine cruises that took place between 1975 and 1977 on chartered boats and the "Kalinda". Related datasets include the counts of prawn larvae from these tows.

  • 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.