date:Aug 05, 2014
he coral reef fin fishery, 256 in port inspections were conducted during the year compared to 78 in the previous year.
For the Spanish mackerel fisheries, 172 'in port' inspections were conducted compared to 34 in the previous year.
The significant increase in the number of 'in port' inspections aims to ensure compliance in these fisheries and stamp out any potential for under or non-reporting of quota managed fisheries.
Mr Fricke said illegal practices can affect the sustainability of fish s