Marmion Marine Park management Plan - Department of ...

19.2 COLLECTINGAbaloneSeasonal abalone fishing by amateurs is determined by the Fisheries Department in consultation withCALM. The history of abalone collecting from onshore reefs in the Park shows suspended and earlyclosures of seasons, commercial fishing concerns, community tension, unsafe practices and mediainterest. Recent seasons have been restricted and some have been closed completely. Educationalprograms have been developed to aid management.Live SpecimensCollection of live animals from the Park, particularly molluscs and aquarium fish, is believed to havea dramatic impact, detracting from the Park's recreational and educational experiences. All species ofmolluscs occurring in the Park can be found outside the Park boundaries. Some species arevulnerable to exploitation beyond their natural capacity to sustain viable populations and are in needof protection.Actions1. Ensure that abalone stocks and the impacts of collecting are monitored to ensuresustainability.2. Ensure that appropriate management strategies, enforcement and educationcapabilities are assessed annually prior to consideration of declaration of theseason.3. Determine the restrictions and limitations of abalone harvesting within the Park onan annual basis and after consultation between CALM and the FisheriesDepartment.4. Prohibit the collection of any live animals, other than for personal consumption,except by permit. (Species which may be taken alive for personal consumption arelisted by gazettal notices and are subject to size and bag limits according to therecreational fishing regulations (see Appendix 3)).5. Provide for the collection of live mollusc shells or other invertebrates for genuineeducational and study purposes by permit, in accordance with the WildlifeConservation Act.6. Prohibit collecting in Sanctuary Zones except for scientific purposes.39