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The unusual-looking sawfish family are a type of ray and area therefore related to sharks . Found in both marine and freshwater, these predatory fish derive their name from their long snouts lines with sharp points. An identification and general information guide on Sawfish.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 16.10.2019
Strong name, strong fish. Named after the biblical figure of Samson who was granted superhuman strength from God, Samson fish are a powerful and large predatory fish of the open water.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 16.10.2019
Pink snapper are one of Western Australia's best-known and most sought-after fish. This fact sheet provides information on the widely distributed Pink snapper (Pagrus auratus) and their biology.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 16.10.2019
Mud crabs are prized by recreational fishers for their impressive size and delicious taste.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 16.10.2019
Mangrove forests are one of Australia's most geographically widespread ecosystems. They provide a crucial role in the protection of Australia's coastline as well as being vital for the biological health and productivity of Australia's coastal waters.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 16.10.2019
Despite their huge size, whale sharks are docile, filter feeders that cruise the world's oceans looking for plankton.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 16.10.2019
Students will attempt to manage a sustainable fishery with pressures from increasing technology and fishing efficiency.
Resource type: LessonLast updated: 03.10.2019
Students will simulate a commercial fishing operation to learn the importance of managing commercial fisheries in an ecologically sustainable manner.
Resource type: LessonLast updated: 03.10.2019
In fisheries management, the term fish is used to describe a range of aquatic resources including finfish, sharks, crustaceans and molluscs.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 02.10.2019
Students will analyse data collected from the marine debris survey they completed in the Lesson: Bag it!
Resource type: LessonLast updated: 02.10.2019
Students will conduct a marine debris survey in the field.
Resource type: LessonLast updated: 02.10.2019
This poster features the life cycle of the Western Rock Lobster with images of egg and larval stages
Resource type: PosterLast updated: 19.09.2019
Marine debris is the name given to rubbish that finds its way into our oceans and coastal environment.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 19.09.2019
Students will investigate the use of plastics in society and the potential impact that this material has on the marine environment.
Resource type: LessonLast updated: 19.09.2019
Students will learn about different types of plastic, their application in everyday items and assess their ability to be recycled by local authorities.
Resource type: LessonLast updated: 19.09.2019
This presentation is associated with the Lesson: Unfantastic Plastic
Resource type: PresentationLast updated: 19.09.2019
Dangerous migrants - marine species that are introduced into environments in which they do not occur naturally can become deadly pests and represent one of the greatest threats to the world's oceans and biodiversity.
This fact sheet identifies some of the species introduced into Western Australia, how they get here and their impact on our native marine environment.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 22.08.2019
What is bycatch? The accidental capture of unwanted or non-targeted fish or other animals. This fact sheet outlines what is bycatch and what the fishing industry is doing to reduce it through bycatch reduction devices and modified fishing equipment.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 22.08.2019
This fact sheet provides information about blue swimmer crabs, a tropical crustacean species found in Western Australia mainly between Karratha and Dunsborough. Also known as a blue manna crab, it is an important recreational and commercial fishing species.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 22.08.2019
This fact sheet covers information on the biology and ecology of the Baldchin groper.
Resource type: Fact SheetLast updated: 22.08.2019
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