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The Blue Groper is now protected
Male Blue Groper
Male Blue Groper (Illustration courtesy of I&INSW)
Female Blue Groper
Female Blue Groper (Illustration courtesy of I&INSW)
New regulations have been introduced to prohibit the take of eastern and western blue groper by all fishing methods.
Blue gropers were reportedly common in east Gippsland in the 1960-70s but numbers were drastically reduced by fishing. This reef fish have recently been spotted by divers in Port Phillip Bay, indicating that numbers are recovering.
Blue gropers are a great attraction for recreational divers and increased numbers would boost eco-tourism and dive industries.
The large blue males are friendly and inquisitive fish, making them particularly vulnerable to spear-fishing.
The no-catch limit provides immediate protection for 12 months from April 2011.
Most recreational and commercial fishers do not target blue groper, with the exception of some spear-fishers who occasionally take the fish.
Blue gropers are also afforded a high level of protection from fishing in New South Wales and South Australia.
Visit the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide - Catch Limits and Closed Seasons Section for information. |
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