Tropical Rock Lobster

Tropical rock lobster (kaiar) total allowable catch increased

The total allowable catch for tropical rock lobster is now 464,400 kg for 2024–25.

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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.

Tropical rock lobster
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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Black teatfish season has closed

Total catch for 2025: 19.22 tonnes.

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20 Mar 2025
Black teatfish season a success for the fifth year running
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18 Mar 2025
Applications open for membership of all Protected Zone Joint Authority committees

Applications are now open for Chairs, scientific members and industry members of Protected Zone Joint Authority committees.

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06 Mar 2025
Sustainable sea cucumbers: Torres Strait fishers land record catch of black teatfish