Australian abalone divers protest 41% cut to allowable catch
In Australia's New South Wales, the government has cut the allowable catch for abalone along the south coast by 41%. Officials say a "reset" is needed to ensure the sustainable future of the fishery. Commercial divers argue the reduction threatens their livelihoods, calling it a serious blow.
In Australia's New South Wales, the government has cut the total allowable catch for abalone along the south coast by 41%. According to the ABC, officials say the decision is aimed at protecting the long-term sustainability of the fishery.
Commercial divers reacted sharply to the reduction. One diver, speaking to the ABC, described the move as a "pretty disgusting state of affairs" for the industry and said the quota seriously threatened their livelihoods.
Abalone is a high-value seafood that is in demand particularly in export markets. The balance between protecting stocks and the economic future of the industry is a recurring debate in fisheries policy. How the quota decision is implemented, and how the industry adapts to it, will be watched closely.
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