The mortalities and contributing parameters were estimated for key species discarded during commercial gillnetting (80-mm mesh) targeting dusky flathead Platycephalus fuscus in a southeastern Australian estuary. Bycatches (1470 individuals from 16 species over 11 deployments) were assessed for their immediate mortalities onboard the gillnetter, before subsamples (570 individuals from 11 species...

Green mussel shells (Perna viridis) and crab (Portunus pelagicus) have not been optimally utilized. It’s can be used as chitosan. Chitosan from green mussels has a low degree of deacetylation, so it needs to combined with in its manufacture. The aims this study were characterize determine the best combination raw materials for making chitosan shells. method completely randomized design triplica...

Abstract The increase in fuel prices will gradually have an impact on the capture fisheries sub-sector, especially fishermen. Sail technology is alternative that can be used to save oil, although it realized this cannot completely replace diesel motor commonly fishing operations. This study explain application opportunities of sail vessels for blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) deep waters...