date:Aug 03, 2012
r spawning and recruitment, and support a sustainable Snapper fishery.
Snapper aggregate annually to spawn in South Australian waters between November and January, with the actual spawning period varying regionally.
It is when the fish are aggregated that they are most vulnerable to capture. The spawning aggregations are also subject to disturbance by fishing activity, which could impact on their spawning behaviour and ultimately influence their reproductive success.
We have to ensure that fut