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The NSW seafood industry is a dynamic network of skilled businesses. Commercial fishers, fish and oyster farmers, wholesalers, processors, retailers and the restaurant and catering industry work together to supply fresh seafood to communities across the state, as well as to interstate and overseas markets.

This vibrant industry generates over half a billion dollars of economic activity each year, employing more than 4000 people. Of this, the commercial fishing managed under NSW jurisdiction is worth more than $90 million dollars at first point of sale.

The NSW Government's objective is to build a strong, confident viable seafood industry. We are  working with the whole community to achieve this vision 342 Kb through a series of clear actions.

In addition, we're continually working with commercial fishers to ensure fish stocks are harvested at sustainable levels.

• Seafood Industry Advisory Council

We're doing this through:

• Educating fishers about fishing restrictions and their obligations
• Consulting fishers over proposed changes to fisheries, such as environmental assessments and fishery management strategies.
• NSW Fish Receiver's Quarterly Report - Here registered fish receivers can download the forms to report fish received from NSW fishers taken in NSW-managed waters or fisheries - or complete them online.

Threatened Species reporting form for Commercial Fishers100 Kb

Threatened Species Guide for Commercial Fishers1.3 MB

Proposed Arrangements for the Landing of Large Sharks

Commercial Fisheries Reforms

New Opportunities for the Seafood Industry  870 Kb - : A discussion paper on new opportunities for the seafood industry in the management of commercial fisheries and aquaculture.

A Vision for the NSW Seafood Industry  342 Kb
A partnership between industry, government and other stakeholders to help ensure a sustainable and viable NSW seafood industry into the future.