Developmental fisheries
Developmental fishing determines whether a potential new fishery is commercially viable, socially acceptable and ecologically sustainable.
Developmental fishing is generally regarded as:
- fishing for a species of fish that has been previously unexploited or significantly underutilised
- fishing for an existing commercial species using apparatus currently not permitted by legislation
- fishing for an existing commercial species or use of prescribed apparatus (or both) in locations where such activities have not previously occurred
- combinations of the above.
This guide provides an overview of developmental fisheries in Queensland and the process Fisheries Queensland uses to assess developmental fishery applications.
- Last reviewed: 19 Feb 2015
- Last updated: 19 Feb 2016