New smart phone app to make it easier to report catches of tagged fish etc
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/fishtagwa/id785910062?mt=8
Reporting tagged lobster, finfish and crabs to the Department of Fisheries will help with our research enabling us to manage our fish stocks more sustainably and ensure there are plenty of fish for the future.
Using FishtagWA to report tagged fish is easy – simply Create Report and follow the instructions such as:
Take a photo – that shows the tag in the animal/fish.
Date – The current date automatically appears but can be changed
Tag number – So we can identify the animal/fish
Breeding status (rock lobster and crabs only) – We need to know what stage of the breeding cycle the tagged animal is at. The Species screen will assist you in identifying this information if you are unsure.
Fish/animal released or retained – To let us know if you release the fish/animal back to the water or if you kept it
Size – This will help us work out how much the animal/fish has grown since it was released. Guides are provided to show you how to accurately measure a rock lobster, crab and fish
Location – This provides us with information as to how far the animal/fish has moved since it was released. You can either use your current location, or, if you move away from where you caught the fish/animal, please record the position of where it was caught. Your fishing details will remain confidential.
We are also asking you provide your contact details. Your details will enable us to report back to you about how far the animal/fish has moved and how much it has grown.
This app is produced by the Department of Fisheries, Western Australia. The Department is responsible for managing the State’s marine and freshwater fisheries and ecosystems for present and future generations. For more information, visit the Department’s website
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And another for reporting of Pests/Noctious Catches
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/wa-pestwatch/id610940171?mt=8
Welcome to WA PestWatch
In Western Australia, the Department of Fisheries needs your help to detect aquatic pests! By using WA PestWatch to report suspected pests, you help us detect new pests and monitor the spread of those already in WA. Help us achieve our ultimate goal of keeping WA’s oceans and rivers healthy and beautiful, now and in the future.
Report a pest
To submit a report on a suspected pest, follow the details on the ‘My Reports’ tab, and choose what you think it might be from the list of species.
Once submitted, your pest report will appear on the WA PestWatch map. Your report will be reviewed by the Department and may lead to further investigation.
Explore
You can also use WA PestWatch to:
* Examine all the pest reports on the interactive WA PestWatch map, showing where and what was found, and the results of investigated reports; and
* Learn about marine and freshwater pests that might invade WA in the species list.
For more information on preventing aquatic pests, go to the WA Department of Fisheries biosecurity website: www.fish.wa.gov.au/biosecurity.