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December 01, 2023
Cockburn Sound seagrass growth success overshadowed by Westport dredging prospect
Seeds for Snapper volunteers are successfully seeding critical seagrass meadows in Cockburn Sound having dispersed seeds across the equivalent area of 12 Optus footy fields since it was launched five years ago…
November 29, 2023
Westport announcement – questions on potential “catastrophic impacts” on Cockburn Sound remain unanswered
Recfishwest continues to have serious concerns about the future of the environment, fish stocks and fishing in Cockburn Sound following the Government’s latest announcement on the final location and design for its…
November 29, 2023
Spotlight on Westport – far from sound planning in Cockburn Sound
Following the State Government’s announcement on the design and location for its Westport container port planned to be built in Kwinana in 2032, Recfishwest Operations Manager Leyland Campbell takes a closer look…
November 28, 2023
Metro cray fishers share concerns over Marmion Marine Park planning
Excitement is building for the annual whites run and the prospect of catching a cray for Christmas. Word is it’s imminent with a few soft-shelled crays already being taken off nearshore reefs by divers – so get…
November 17, 2023
Recfishwest’s Community Grant recipients for 2024 and their big plans for improving fishing across WA!
Whether it be fishing clubs or local businesses – community groups can easily tick off all their goals when they are backed in with adequate support and resources. That is why over the last 12 years Recfishwest…
November 16, 2023
Join our cast of thousands and stand up for fishing in the challenges that lie ahead
Recfishwest CEO Dr Andrew Rowland takes a look back at a year of intensive activity by the peak recfishing sector body and how we can meet the challenges ahead for fishing and reap the opportunities. “It’s…