Fisher (commercial)

You catch aquatic animals or harvest aquatic plants, in fresh or saltwater. This may include fish, crustaceans, shellfish, marine plants and their by-products.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Keep everything clean. Know how to identify signs of pests and diseases. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect your business and the environment.

Be aware

Know the risks. These are a threat to your industry, the environment and our way of life.

Aquatic animal diseases

How to identify these diseases. Videos and guides to help you.

Marine pests

How to identify marine pests. What to look for and where to look.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Victorian Fisheries Authority

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

A quick guide

What you can do. A simple overview of steps and key risks to aquatic animal health.

Bait and berley

Your bait and berley can spread pests and diseases. Don't take them to new locations. Follow these guidelines.

Ballast water

Ballast water can spread marine pests. You have a role to reduce this risk. Check laws you must follow.

Biofouling

Biofouling is a build-up of material on a vessel hull and in internal systems. Keep it clean and free from pests. Check what you should do.

Fishing and diving gear

Your gear can spread aquatic pests when you use it at a new location. Make sure you keep it clean.

Vessel arrival in Australia

What to do before you arrive. What will happen on arrival. Laws you must follow. This applies to all vessels. Even if you originate in Australia.

Report a concern

See something unusual? Report it. Even if you’re not sure.

Resources

Learn more about how biosecurity is managed. These resources can help.

AQUAVETPLAN

Manuals for aquatic animal diseases. Each sets out how we prepare for and respond to an outbreak.

Emergency plans

Plans and manuals for marine pests. These set out how we prepare for and respond to an outbreak.