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Trainee fisheries officers on deck to protect future fish stocks
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Western Australia to help safeguard fish stocks for future generations. Ten new Fisheries and Marine Officers have completed an intensive four-month training program and are set to join the compliance workforce of the...
Western Australia to help safeguard fish stocks for future generations. Ten new Fisheries and Marine Officers have completed an intensive four-month training program and are set to join the compliance workforce of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, boosting efforts to protect Western Australia’s fisheries. The graduates will join more than 100 fisheries officers operating across the state, where they will work in both commercial and recreational sectors to promote awareness of fishing regulations and deter illegal fishing activity.
Their training covered fisheries law, compliance responsibilities and practical patrol experience, including exercises in boarding vessels at sea. Marine safety was a key component of the course, with trainees earning a Coxswain Marine Qualification under the supervision of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The officers will initially work alongside supervisors and senior staff before receiving permanent placements in coastal regions throughout Western Australia.
Jackie Jarvis said fisheries officers play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of the state’s fish stocks. She said the new recruits would strengthen compliance and education efforts, helping ensure Western Australians can continue to enjoy healthy fisheries for generations to come.
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Western Australia to help safeguard fish stocks for future generations. Ten new Fisheries and Marine Officers have completed an intensive four-month training program and are set to join the compliance workforce of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, boosting efforts to protect Western Australia’s fisheries. The graduates will join more than 100 fisheries officers operating across the state, where they will work in both commercial and recreational sectors to promote awareness of fishing regulations and deter illegal fishing activity.
Their training covered fisheries law, compliance responsibilities and practical patrol experience, including exercises in boarding vessels at sea. Marine safety was a key component of the course, with trainees earning a Coxswain Marine Qualification under the supervision of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. The officers will initially work alongside supervisors and senior staff before receiving permanent placements in coastal regions throughout Western Australia.
Jackie Jarvis said fisheries officers play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of the state’s fish stocks. She said the new recruits would strengthen compliance and education efforts, helping ensure Western Australians can continue to enjoy healthy fisheries for generations to come.
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