Aquaculture is the keeping, breeding, hatching, culturing or harvesting of fish. Registered users can apply for a new or variation to an aquaculture licence.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is continuing to work with industry, government and regional stakeholders to provide support and information during the COVID-19 response.
To protect the Western Australian marine environment there are rules and regulations that need to be followed for recreational fishing, you also need to apply for a licence.
You can play an important part in aquatic biosecurity by reporting anything unusual you have seen or found, including a fish kill, which can be a sign of disease.
FishWatch provides a quick and easy way to report potential sightings or evidence of illegal fishing off Western Australia's coast and local waterways.
