Sardine Community Information Sessions

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) published research in November which confirmed a sizeable population of Australian sardine in Tasmanian and Bass Strait waters, large enough to sustain a commercial fishery.

NRE Tas has since produced development guidelines, with principles that will ensure a potential sardine fishery would be environmentally sustainable, have best-practice governance, and deliver long-term benefits for Tasmanians.

Lead IMAS Researcher Tim Ward, along with NRE Tas Fisheries Managers, will be hosting these community information sessions around Tassie for the public between February 18-26. It's an opportunity to learn more about the recent findings and development guidelines, and ask any questions you may have.

Devonport - Tue 18 Feb, Paranaple Convention Centre, 6:30pm

Launceston - Wed Feb 19, Launceston Conference Centre, 6:30pm

St Helens - Thurs Feb 20, Panorama Hotel, 6:30pm

Triabunna - Mon 24 Feb, Eastcoaster Tsamania, 6:30pm

Eaglehawk Neck - Tue Feb 25, Eaglehawk Neck Community Hall, 6:30pm

Hobart - Wed 26 Feb, IMAS Salamanca, 6:30pm


Doors open at 6:15pm, limited space available. Register your interest on Eventbrite and let us know what you're most interested in learning more about, and we will do our best to address it on the night.

For more information on the research and guidelines, go to www.fishing.tas.gov.au/sardines or download a summary.

For any questions, email sardine.enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au

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