Scientists and fishers work together to protect endangered sawfish
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Scientists and fishers work together to protect endangered sawfish

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Protection for a peculiar-looking endangered animal found in the waters of northern Australia could be on the way thanks to a three-year study with scientists and fishers. "The green sawfish have reduced drastically since the 1980s, which were once found in New South Wales but have not been reported from there in a long time," he said. Northern Australia is the "stronghold" for sawfish in the Asia-Pacific region, with four out of five species found there. It's not known how many sawfish remain in the wild, with the species' "elusive nature" and remote habitat causing difficulties for environmentalists. "Collaborating with local fishers, who operate in areas where these species are found, proves to be a very effective way to study sawfish and their interactions with coastal fisheries."

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Sharks biting fishers' catch off lines highlights concern about increased interaction
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharks biting fishers' catch off lines highlights concern about increased interaction

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A professional fisherman is sharing captivating vision of sharks taking his catch, to raise awareness of increased interactions between sharks and fishers, and the impact that could have on wild fish stocks. The owner of Pristine Reef Fish, who works the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns and Lizard Island using handlines, said he was "racing" sharks "pretty much every day". …

WA authorities investigate 'cruel' killing of critically endangered sawfish near Karratha
1 year, 10 months ago

WA authorities investigate 'cruel' killing of critically endangered sawfish near Karratha

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Fisheries authorities in Western Australia's north are investigating the "cruel" killing of four critically endangered sawfish, which were found with their saws, or rostrums, removed. Key points: Four dead sawfish have been found with their rostrums, or saws, removed An aquatic expert says it is like killing rhinos and elephants for their horns and tusks If an individual is found …

Endangered species found dead on north Queensland beach prompts calls for gillnets ban in reef waters
1 year, 11 months ago

Endangered species found dead on north Queensland beach prompts calls for gillnets ban in reef waters

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An environmental lobby group says gillnets are killing endangered species in numbers "far greater" than what is reported, calling for a ban on the fishing practice in Great Barrier Reef waters. Key points: The Australian Marine Conservation Society says the number of endangered species killed after becoming entangled in gillnets is under reported It wants a ban on gillnets in …

Indigenous rangers, scientists call for change of status for endangered sawfish
3 years, 5 months ago

Indigenous rangers, scientists call for change of status for endangered sawfish

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A rare sawfish has been recorded on Australia's east coast for the first time in 29 years using Indigenous rangers' knowledge of the land and river systems. Key points: A rare freshwater sawfish has been found in Rinyirru National Park It is the first recorded find on the east coast of Australia in 29 years The sawfish is recognised as …

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