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WA fisheries research supported with new boats.

MEDIA RELEASE: Western Australian fisheries research will be boosted by two new research vessels that were today officially named by Fisheries Minister Norman Moore.

Recreational fishing small grants now available

Recfishwest have recently been working with the Department of Fisheries on the
implementation of a small grants scheme for local recreational fishing projects. An initial
allocation from recreational licensing revenue has been made available for the small grants
scheme.

Lobster fishers to pay $7,500 each for bag limit breach

SEPTEMBER 14 (Media release): Two men have been ordered to pay fines and penalties of $7,500 each, for jointly having 40 rock
lobsters more than the recreational fishing rules allow.

Kununurra boating changes

Kimberley boaters and tourists should be aware that the waters adjacent to the two major dams in Kununurra have been formally closed to boating and swimming in response to ongoing safety concerns.