News from Marine Queensland

Flat Rock closed to protect the endangered

Two recreational fishers have been fined $1800 plus court costs for three separate fishing offences at Flat Rock.

Queensland Boating and Fisher Patrol (QBFP) district officer Don Garnett said the two fishers were caught at Flat Rock, off North Stradbroke with 29 mixed species of fish - a number of which were undersized.

"The fishers were in possession of eleven undersize snapper, and eight undersize red throat emperor," Mr Garnett said.

"The fishers also had 12 snapper in total - two more than the legal bag limit of 10."

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Faulty crab gauges cause concern

A recent investigation into undersized mud crabs has uncovered faulty crab gauges being sold in Townsville.

Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regional Queensland Tim Mulherin said gauges from a number of outlets were faulty.

"They have been found to measure below 150 mm - the minimum size limit for mud crabs," he said.

"The discovery was made as part of an investigation into the exporting of seafood.

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Marine Queensland Voices Tipplers Concerns

Marine Queensland has voiced serious concerns with the Gold Coast City Council's handling of the Tipplers Resort.

Marine destinations are essential community and tourism facilities within the Gold Coast region. Boating destinations are important community assets and are a critical part of the recreational and light commercial marine industry for the Gold Coast. They are essential for many community boating clubs, marine tourism operators and marine industry operators.