This data contains summaries of Victorian Fisheries Authority logbook data on effort distribution for VIC commercial fisheries in state marine and estuarine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to Victorian Fisheries Authority by commercial fishers. The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total effort by gear type (summarised across fishery), over 5 year periods and at a 0.1 degree resolution where 5 boats or more operate. All effort information has been removed for areas where less than 5 boats operate and these areas are mapped to a 1 degree resolution. The 5 year period (2011-2015) corresponds to State of Environment (SoE) Reporting, required under the EPBC Act 1999. Each map layer is labelled by the years aggregated (“2015” for 2011-2015) and the gear type (“HG” = Hand Gathering). The gear codes and aggregated fisheries and the shape file field descriptions are listed below. Field descriptions for shapefiles and effort units: Areacode Areasqm GRidSet_ID: Extract: extract date Source: VIC VFA Method: Gear type Period: Time Period Hours: Number of Hours of Effort CSQ: C-Squares code. 1 degree and 0.1 degree grids used Total Effort for each gear type Fishery and Gear Aggregations: GEAR_GROUP GEARS HL: Hand line, LLDL: longline dropline, MN: Mesh Net, Purse Seine Seine Net Trap Pot: (Trap, Pot, DropNet, HoopNet), TW_DS: (Trawl, Danish Seine). RL _Trap Pot: Rock lobster Trap Pot

The datasets contain summaries of Western Australia logbook data on catch and effort distribution for commercial fisheries in state marine and estuarine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development by commercial fishers. The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total catch and effort by fishery at a 0.1 degree resolution where 5 boats or more operate. For areas where less than 5 boats operate the data is shown as confidential. The data was mapped using 5 year - financial year periods; 2003/04 to 2007/08, 2008/09 to 2012/13, 2018/19 to 2022/23, and 1 year; 2022/23.

The datasets contain summaries of Tasmania Natural Resources and Environment logbook data on catch and effort distribution for Tasmanian commercial fisheries in state marine and estuarine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to NRE by commercial fishers. The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total catch and effort by fishery at a 5 degree resolution where 5 boats or more operate. For areas where less than 5 boats operate the data is shown as confidential. The data was mapped using 5 year - financial year periods; 2003/04 to 2007/08, 2008/09 to 2012/13, 2018/19 to 2022/23, and 1 year; 2022/23.

The datasets contain summaries of Victorian aquaculture locations in state marine and estuarine waters. The data has been recorded and submitted to Victoria DPI.

This data contains summaries of TAS Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIWE) non-confidential logbook data on effort distribution for TAS commercial scalefish fisheries in state marine and estuarine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to TAS DPIWE by commercial fishers. http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/sea-fishing-aquaculture/commercial-fishing/scalefish-fishery The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total effort by fishing activity or method (summarised across fishery), over 5 year periods and at the scale of fishery reporting blocks where 5 boats or more operate. All effort information has been removed for areas where less than 5 boats operate and these areas are mapped to a 1 degree resolution. The 5 year period (2011-2015) corresponds to State of Environment (SoE) Reporting, required under the EPBC Act 1999. Each map layer is labelled by the years aggregated (“2015” for 2011-2015) and the gear type (“GN_MN” = gillnet and mesh net). The gear codes and aggregated fisheries and the shape file field descriptions are listed below. Source: TAS Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, extract taken July 2017. The data were supplied for the purpose of research being undertaken by CSIRO under the NESP Marine Biodiversity Hub to produce an interactive map of pressures on the marine environment (at a broad spatial scale) that will enable a systematic understanding of the different pressures acting in different areas. Please contact the TAS Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment for permissions to use the data for another purpose. Coordinate reference system: EPSG: 4326, WGS 84 Care needs to be taken when interpreting the fishing effort maps because in areas where there are less than 5 boats operating only the fishing footprint is displayed, consistent with the TAS DPIWE Information Disclosure Policy. The fishing footprint indicates that fishing occurred but does not provide information about the intensity of effort. Disclaimer: The data provided by DPIWE may contain errors or be incomplete. DPIWE makes no warranty or representation that the data is accurate or complete. Those who choose to use this data should make their own enquiries as to its accuracy and completeness and DPIWE assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the data provided, or for any decision by a person who chooses to rely on the data. The Crown, its officers, employees and agents do not accept liability however arising, including liability for negligence, for any loss resulting from the use of or reliance upon the information contained in the maps and data, or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies that may occur in the maps and data.

This data contains summaries of South Australia non-confidential logbook data on effort distribution for South Australian commercial fisheries in state marine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to South Australian Research and Development Institute by commercial fishers. The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total effort by fishing activity or method, over 5 year periods and where 5 boats or more operate. All effort information has been removed for areas where less than 5 boats operate. The 5 year period (2011-2015) corresponds to State of Environment (SoE) Reporting, required under the EPBC Act 1999. The gear codes and aggregated fisheries and the shape file field descriptions are listed below. Source: South Australian Research and Development Institute, extract taken July 2020. The data were supplied for the purpose of research being undertaken by CSIRO under the NESP Marine Biodiversity Hub to produce an interactive map of pressures on the marine environment (at a broad spatial scale) that will enable a systematic understanding of the different pressures acting in different areas. Coordinate reference system: EPSG: 4326, WGS 84. Notes: · Abalone by MAPCODE = Abalone fisheries shell weight (kg) catch and effort (hours dived and days fished) data by MAPCODE and Fishery/Zone. Note, Blacklip and Greenlip abalone data is combined. https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/commercial_fishing/fisheries/abalone_fishery · MSF by MFA = Marine Scale fishery whole weight (kg) catch and effort (boat days) data by gear category and area. https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/commercial_fishing/fisheries/marine_scalefish_fishery · Prawn : Combination of Spencer Gulf Prawn fishery and Gulf of St Vincent Prawn fishery by GRID - catch (kg) and effort (trawl hours) data by grid number. https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/commercial_fishing/fisheries/prawn_fishery_-spencer_gulf_and_west_coast https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/commercial_fishing/fisheries/prawn_fishery-_gulf_of_st_vincent · Rock Lobster by MFA = Rock Lobster Fisheries catch (kg) and effort (pot lifts) by area. https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/commercial_fishing/fisheries/rock_lobster_fishery · Sardine by MFA = Sardine Fishery estimated catch brailed (tonnes) and effort (net sets) by area. https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/commercial_fishing/fisheries/sardine_fishery.

This dataset contains summaries of NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) logbook data on effort distribution for NSW commercial fisheries in state marine and estuarine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to NSW DPI by commercial fishers. https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/commercial/catch-effort The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total effort by gear type (summarised across fishery), over 5 year periods and at a 0.1 degree resolution where 6 boats or more operate. All effort information has been removed for areas where less than 6 boats operate and these areas are mapped to a 1 degree resolution. The 5 year period (2011-2015) corresponds to State of Environment (SoE) Reporting, required under the EPBC Act 1999. Each map layer is labelled by the years aggregated (“2015” for 2011-2015) and the gear type (“GNMN” = gillnet and mesh net). The gear codes and aggregated fisheries and the shape file field descriptions are listed separately in the Supplemental Information section. The data were supplied for the purpose of research being undertaken by CSIRO under the National Environmental Science Programme (NESP) Marine Biodiversity Hub to produce an interactive map of pressures on the marine environment (at a broad spatial scale) that will enable a systematic understanding of the different pressures acting in different areas. The State of New South Wales, the Department of Primary Industries, its employees, officers, agents or servants are not responsible for the result of any actions taken on the basis of the information contained on the map, or for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies that may occur on this map. NSW Department of Industry disclaims, to the extent permitted by law, all warranties, representations or endorsements, express or implied, with regard to the map and summary data including but not limited to, all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. NSW Department of Industry further does not warrant or accept any liability in relation to the quality, operability or accuracy of the map and summary data.

##Description While at sea, Commonwealth fishers must record all catch and effort in their AFMA daily fishing logbooks. This dataset shows the annual fishing effort by fishery and gear, that fishers have recorded in their logbooks for Commonwealth fisheries managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Location of effort within a fishery is not included. These data are sourced from AFMA daily fishing logbooks, which fishers complete while at sea. Location of effort within a fishery is not included. Fishing effort is measured differently depending on the fishing method used. In this dataset we provide the most common measures that are used by scientists. ##Appropriate use and limitations of the data The effort data in logbooks are estimates only, which have been recorded by fishers while at sea. Effort data are used in combination with catch data, spatial data, and other relevant information (such as independent surveys) to inform stock assessments. These data may differ from other summations over the same time-period (such as stock assessment reports) due to differences in data handling procedures. For example, scientists may standardise effort for assessments to account for issues such as changes in gear efficiency, catchability of fish and skipper expertise. They may also filter out effort from their assessments because of data quality issues. Care should be taken when interpreting trends in this data because there are many factors that can affect effort each year. Catch quantities can be impacted by management measures such as closures of fishing areas or reducing boat numbers. Similarly, changes in market demand can change fishing decisions and affect effort. ##Disclaimer The dataset provided by AFMA is comprised of raw (unprocessed) data as received from fishers, and may contain errors or be incomplete. AFMA makes no warranty or representation that the data is accurate or complete. Those who choose to use this data should make their own enquiries as to its accuracy and completeness and AFMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the data provided, or for any decision by a person who chooses to rely on the data.

##Description While at sea, Commonwealth fishers must record all catch and effort in their AFMA daily fishing logbooks. This dataset shows the annual retained catch (meaning the catch that is not returned to the sea) in kilograms, by species and fishery, for Commonwealth fisheries managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). These data are sourced from AFMA daily fishing logbooks, which fishers complete while at sea, where generally the weights are estimates only. Fish discarded at sea are not included in this dataset. Location of catches within a fishery is not included. ##Appropriate use and limitations of the data The catch weight data in logbooks are estimates only, which have been recorded by fishers while at sea. Fishers usually cannot accurately weigh fish at sea, so the estimated weights are mostly based on volume (i.e. the size and number of boxes of fish caught). Catch data are used in combination with gear, effort, and spatial data to inform stock assessments. These data may differ from other summations over the same time period (such as stock assessment reports) due to differences in data handling procedures. For example, scientists may filter out catches from their assessments because of data quality issues or group species differently. In addition, the data may be different in other datasets with different summations such as catch by season or catch from the date fish were landed at port. Care should be taken when interpreting trends in this data because there are many factors that can affect catches each year. Catch quantities can be impacted by management measures such as: total allowable catch, closures of fishing areas, reducing boat numbers, or banning the catch of a particular species. Similarly, changes in market demand can affect which species are targeted. When the fish are landed at port, the accurate weight of fish is recorded in AFMA catch disposal records by both the fisher and fish receiver permit holder. This information can be found in the “Reported landed annual catch from Commonwealth fisheries catch disposal records” and its metadata, which is published on data.gov.au. ##Disclaimer The dataset provided by AFMA is comprised of raw (unprocessed) data as received from fishers, and may contain errors or be incomplete. Errors are more likely in the species caught in low volumes. AFMA makes no warranty or representation that the data is accurate or complete. Those who choose to use this data should make their own enquiries as to its accuracy and completeness, and AFMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the data provided, or for any decision by a person who chooses to rely on the data.

This data contains summaries of South Australia non-confidential logbook data on effort distribution for South Australian commercial fisheries in state marine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to South Australian Research and Development Institute by commercial fishers. The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total effort by fishing activity or method, over 5 year periods and where 5 boats or more operate. All effort information has been removed for areas where less than 5 boats operate. The 5 year period (2011-2015) corresponds to State of Environment (SoE) Reporting, required under the EPBC Act 1999. The gear codes and aggregated fisheries and the shape file field descriptions are listed below.