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PRAWN trawlers working the Shark Bay area of northern NSW over the past week have caught and discarded “low to moderate” numbers of juvenile mulloway, bringing into question moves to rebuild stocks of these iconic sportfish. 
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DID you know that all six species of billfish found in the Pacific Ocean frequent NSW waters? In fact it is one of the best places in the world to catch all six.
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Billfish on the NSW Coast
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New South Wales fishermen protest outside Parliament House against plans to reform their industry.
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Fishing reforms NSW Rally - You can't import pride!.
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Asia Australia/New Zealand - SYDNEY (AFP) - Technology giant Google has taken the battle against illegal fishing online, with the company unveiling a tool in Australia on Friday that harnesses satellite data to track thousands of boats in real time.
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Go Google Fishing! Helping combat illegal fishing and protecting our resources. Technology is AWESOME!
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AS the weather heats up along the NSW South Coast, Department of Primary Industries fisheries officers are sending a strong message to abalone thieves that they will be caught, Acting Director Fisheries Compliance, Patrick Tully, said today.
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Good work DPI! #fishing #abalone #newsouthwales
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Recreational fishers are disappointed by a state government decision to slash daily bag limits.
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Fishermen's response to new NSW bag size limits. How many is enough?
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An overview of changes to NSW Recreational Fishing Rules, which commence on 3 November 2014. For more information, go to www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au.
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Be clear about the New NSW Recreational Fishing Rules taking effect 3rd November. Only takes a couple of minutes to watch.
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A fisheries report finds no stocks managed solely by the Commonwealth are being overfished.
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Fish Stocks - Good News! H/e "We need to continue working on ensuring that we have good data around our fisheries and that's part of the structure of our fisheries management regime."
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Three time more sharks were caught in beaches to the south of Sydney compared with the north, according to new figures revealing the number and location of sharks caught in NSW.
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Interesting update on NSW shark population.
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Recreational fishing appears to be losing popularity, with fewer people casting a line and less often.
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What? Never! How do they find out these facts? If the number of licenses are declining perhaps more people aren't purchasing them. Who knows how many times a fisher with a license goes fishing?
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Fishermen are angling for a ban on catching squid at North Harbour to be lifted.
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Squidoo or Squidon't?
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FOR the past few days all I have done is talk about fishing instead of doing it. Being committed to the fishing stage at the 4WD and Adventure Show in Sydney’s west is all good, but it’s still nothing like actually being on the water, especially when the weather is sensational.
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Not sure if we agree with all of this article. Calm places aren't always easy to find or access. Ignoring weather/sea conditions & tide can have dangerous consequences - always best to be safe particularly when rock fishing or having to cross a sand bar in your boat.
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Fishing protesters say they will pitch a tent embassy further south at Mystery Bay after a strong showing at Broulee on Saturday.
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Indigenous Fishing: Standing up for your rights.
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AT the height of the fishing industry up to 40 tuna boats plied the rich waters off Eden.
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Sad story about demise of the south coast tuna fisheries. Out done by the Thai's and then, they poison us!
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Snapper fishing on the Pacific Coast, New South Wales Port Macquarie is a great place for fishing. Australian Snapper (pagrus auratus) seem to be available m...
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Fishing for Snapper in Port Macquarie - always pleasing seafood lovers #fishing #portmacquarie #seafood
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Recreational fishers on the New South Wales far south coast said they were disappointed at the state government's plan to introduce a boat limit.
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Fishing Fun Police? Why are the recently renewed Bag & Size Limits not sufficient? Now limits on boat catches....killjoys!
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Four good blokes go snapper fishing on Deep End Fishing Charters in Port Macquarie but catch something bigger than they were expecting. See how to safely land a shark. NB: We normally 'catch...
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Close encounters of the shark kind? A prequel by Deep End Deckie Productions. #fishing #portmacquarie
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Fisheries staff are working to rescue native species stranded by low water levels at the Menindee Lakes.
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Electro-fishing! At least they are getting rid of pesky carp.
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Shark behaviour experts say that understanding the behaviour of sharks is the best way to avoid being eaten by one.
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How to avoid becoming a shark's breakfast.
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IT was marlin time offshore over the weekend, with Newcastle Game Fishing Club and Central Coast Game Fishing Club both tagging their first fish for the season.
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Bonza bluewater season coming up (weather permitting)
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Now that's one heck of a catch! Angler Tommie Strydom went kayak fishing of the coast of Coffs Harbour, Australia when he realized it was a MARLIN! To...
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Catching marlin from a kayak off Coffs Harbour. You beauty! # fishing #pacificcoast
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Short animation on the findings of a research project into the health and well-being of Australian commercial fishers.
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Cute little video about commercial fishing, legislation & it's effects on mental health.
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What's the Catch
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Worth a look! Commercial fishing Green Left Perspective Thursday 8.30pm SBS #fish #seafood
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Australia’s coastal towns, many built around fisheries and tourism, are particularly vulnerable to climate change.
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Yes got the message - can we now get on with our business! We can't change the climate but only work with it.
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WHILE this time of year is not generally renowned for producing spectacular results, there is enough consistent action on most fronts to keep anglers interested as long, of course, as you are prepared to put the effort in.
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Fishing Wazzup in Port Macquarie. Might add that we are not finding the time of year is affecting our results. You've got to know where to fish!!! We are getting superb sized snapper and without any effort.
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Where have all the jewies gone? Read on ......