A coordinated national data collection for recreational fishing in Australia (original) (raw)

OUTCOMES • An improved understanding of the available datasets, and data deficiencies, relating to recreational fishing in Australia through the successful collaboration of researchers, fishery managers and recreational fishing groups. • Identification and prioritisation of recreationally-important species at the national level. • A quantitative assessment using statistical modeling demonstrated the available datasets are too fragmentary in space and time to produce reliable national estimates. A dedicated national survey or better coordination of jurisdictional surveys is required. • Revised jurisdictional estimates of the participation, total catch and effort, and catch of key recreationally-important species provided an up-to-date picture of recreational fisheries nationally. • Completion of a framework and web-based prototype of a national recreational fishing data portal to improve access of updated information for recreational fisheries stakeholders, which may be used in manag...