Tropical Rock Lobster

Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) season to open on 1 December

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Protected Zone Joint Authority

Responsible for management of commercial and traditional fishing in the Australian area of the Torres Strait Protected Zone (TSPZ) and designated adjacent Torres Strait waters.

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Moontide Hookah Closures – 2024–25 Fishing Season

Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery Moontide Hookah Closures for the 2024–25 Fishing Season

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CSIRO to conduct Kaiar pre-season survey in November

The CSIRO will be conducting a pre-season Kaiar abundance survey over the neap tides between the 3rd and 20th November 2024.

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18 Nov 2024
The Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) season to open on Sunday 1 December

The tropical rock lobster (Kaiar) season will be open until 30 September 2025, or until available quota units have been caught.

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08 Nov 2024
Management Arrangements for the 2024-25 Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) Fishing Season

The 2024-25 fishing season for the Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery (TRL Fishery) will commence on 1 December 2024. Key management arrangements that will apply this season are detailed here.

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22 Oct 2024
CSIRO to conduct Kaiar pre-season survey in November

CSIRO will be conducting a pre-season Kaiar abundance survey over the neap tides between the 3rd and 20th November 2024.