Review of regulation and policy, guiding use of artificial reefs and Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD) in Australian waters
Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and artificial reefs are floating and stationary structures in the ocean that attract fish and are used to enhance fisheries. There are concerns that deployment may have negatively impacted operations of some commercial fisheries. This project aims to provide a better understanding of the regulatory environment for FADs and artificial reefs in all Australian waters and jurisdictions, identify the current and projected use of FADs and artificial reefs, and develop a best practice guide for the planning, sighting and deployment of the structures.
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