Australian Fisheries The PZJA has been supportive of the closure to the Beche-de-mer fishery in Management PNG since 2009 and has continued to encourage PNG to continuing the Authority to continue moratorium. However, the PNG Government’s recent decision to lift the and encourage further moratorium is cause for concern in relation to the management of co-operation with Australian stocks and risks of illegal fishing by PNG licenced boats. other relevant Australia has offered assistance in conducting surveys of de Mer stocks on jurisdictions to pursue the PNG area of Warrior Reef to assist PNG in monitoring the impact of the increased knowledge fishery closure. PNG NFA are members of the Torres Strait Scientific Advisory and complementary Committee. The aim of this forum is to improve on a collaborative approach to management of sea research. cucumber resources across fisheries and across jurisdictions. Attachment 1
Australian Fisheries Management Authority to continue and encourage further co-operation with other relevant jurisdictions to pursue increased knowledge and complementary management of sea cucumber resources across fisheries and across jurisdictions. The PZJA has been supportive of the closure to the Beche-de-mer fishery in PNG since 2009 and has continued to encourage PNG to continuing the moratorium. However, the PNG Government’s recent decision to lift the moratorium is cause for concern in relation to the management of Australian stocks and risks of illegal fishing by PNG licenced boats. Australia has offered assistance in conducting surveys of de Mer stocks on the PNG area of Warrior Reef to assist PNG in monitoring the impact of the fishery closure. PNG NFA are members of the Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee. The aim of this forum is to improve on a collaborative approach to research. Attachment 1
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