Perth Chapter
The Perth Chapter of OzFish is a passionate community of anglers and conservationists dedicated to restoring the Swan Canning estuary and supporting the Seeds for Snapper project in Cockburn Sound. Their efforts focus on sustainable fishing practices, habitat restoration, and community engagement to enhance the health and biodiversity of these vital waterways. By participating in restoration projects and educational initiatives, they foster environmental stewardship and work towards rebuilding a thriving aquatic ecosystem. To get involved, join their events, volunteer for restoration activities, or become a member to support the preservation of Perth’s precious aquatic habitats.
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Latest Projects Underway for the Perth Chapter
Seeds For Snapper, Cockburn Sound – Western Australia
With the help of recreational fishers, OzFish is working to restore seagrass habitat in Cockburn Sound, Western Australia. Each year hundreds of recreational fishers, divers and community members in Western Australia take part in the Seeds For Snapper project to restore the lost seagrass of Cockburn Sound.
Black pygmy mussel restoration, Swan Canning Estuary – Perth
The Swan-Canning black bream population are set to get a boost, with a new project set to increase numbers of one of their favourite food sources: the black pygmy mussel. Black pygmy mussels are a crucial food source for bream and when their diet is rich in this specific shellfish it leads to bigger, stronger, healthier populations of this famous Australian fish that recreational anglers love to catch. By restoring these valuable mussel beds, a more complex and robust aquatic habitat will be created which will result in greater black bream stocks.
Tackle Loop
Tackle Loop is OzFish’s solution to provide a home for recreational fishers’ old, unwanted, and broken gear. Working with our partners, we will take in old and discarded gear before ensuring it is recycled instead of polluting Australia’s waterways or ending up in landfill.
Events coming up for the Perth Chapter
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Latest News for the Perth Chapter
OzFish calls on Aussie anglers for Clean Up Australia Day
OzFish Unlimited, the leading force in fishing conservation, is gearing up to take charge on Sunday March 3 for Clean Up Australia Day with their dedicated army of volunteers. With more than 15000 supporters, OzFish is mobilising its manpower to target 18 waterways rec fishers love fishing in.
Seagrass restoration success despite heat
The annual seagrass fruit harvest in WA has ended early due to extreme heat but with more than 600,000 seeds being released into Cockburn Sound. That is the equivalent of about three hectares of restored seagrass meadows through the support of more than 600 volunteers
All systems go for Seeds for Snapper in WA project to start
Everything is in place for Australia’s largest community-driven seagrass restoration project, Seeds for Snapper, to commence next Tuesday at Cockburn Sound. The annual collaboration between OzFish Unlimited and the University of Western Australia is now in its sixth year and tanks
Join the Perth Chapter today
Our supporters make us stronger, ensuring we have the financial resources and engaged advocates across the region to increase our impact every year.
We welcome members from all walks of life to make local fishing healthy, vibrant, and more productive. Starting at $15, there is a membership for everyone.