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Welcome to the Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports
The Status of Australian Fish Stocks Reports brings together available biological, catch and effort information to determine the status of Australia’s key wild catch fish stocks. Since 2018, SAFS summary information has been used to inform Australia's progress against UN Sustainable Development Goal 14.4.1, proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels. The United Nations Sustainability Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
Or view all speciesRobust and transparent reporting
The sixth edition of the Status of Australian Fish Stocks is the most comprehensive report on sustainability of fish stocks undertaken in Australia. The reports provide scientifically robust, up-to-date information on the sustainability of Australia’s fish stocks.
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Rock Lobster showcases best management practices
Eastern, Southern, Western, and Ornate Rock Lobster continue to be sustainable, showcasing the effective management of these species.
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World-leading management
The Status Reports show Australia’s fish stocks are well managed and the majority of stocks are healthy.
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7 New Species
The 2024 Reports assessed 7 new species, including Painted Sweetlips, Redbait, Redspot Emperor, Sandfish, Shortspined Sea Urchin, Striped Marlin and Western Yellowfin Bream.
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Prawns get great sustainable marks again!
Australian prawns stocks again are some of the best and most sustainable!
Fish summary
The Status Reports cover 155 Australian species made up of 503 individual stocks
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316SustainableFish stock size is above a minimum level for the stock and fishing pressure is adequately controlled (there is no overfishing)
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45DepletedFish stock size is too low and fishing pressure too high, or fishing pressure has been reduced but recovery not yet detected
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16Recovering StockFish stock size is too low but fishing pressure is adequately controlled and stock is recovering
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13Depleting StockBiomass above reference limit reference point but fishing pressure too high
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39NegligibleNegligible catch
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74Undefined StockNot enough information available to make a reliable assessment
Specific Reports
Specific reports looking at different groupings
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JurisdictionReports for each state or territory jurisdiction.
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MolluscsMolluscs are invertebrate animals that includes the clams, calamari, squid, octopi and snails.
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CrustaceansCrustaceans are a group of animals that include crabs, shrimps, prawns, lobsters and crayfish.
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SharksSharks are a subgroup of cartilaginous fishes; usually large, fast swimming, fish-shaped predators.
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FinfishFinfish are a vertebrate animals that have gills and live in water.
