Kirke River fisheries resources assessment, August 1999

Abstract

Protection of the coastal wetland environments is an important component of effective and sustainable fisheries management and conservation of habitats for the use of future generations. The fishery resources of the Kirke River Area, Queensland (Australia) were investigated in August 1999 as part of the ongoing commitment by the Department of Primary Industries Fisheries group to declare Fish Habitat Areas in Queensland. The fisheries resource assessment of the Kirke River Area included investigations of seagrass distribution and abundance, marine plants and riparian habitats, and fish and crab stocks. Detailed results of the assessment are presented.