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You can help us make sure our fish stocks are protected for the future by reporting any illegal and suspicious fishing activities you see!
3 ways to report
call the 24 hour CRIMFISH hotline on 1800 274 634
email intelligence@afma.gov.au
submit an online form（https://www.afma.gov.au/fisheries-management/compliance/report-illegal-fishing#referenced-section-7）
Why should I report?
Illegal fishing has environmental and financial effects on families and business involved in the fishing industry who are doing the right thing.
The commercial industry employs more than 5000 people and is worth over $1.75 billion to the Australian economy annually.
What are illegal fishing activities?
Illegal fishing activities include:
Taking protected species
Fishing in closed or prohibited areas
Illegal use of fishing gear
Not deploying mitigation devices
Black-market fish
Foreign fishing.
What details do you need?
It is important to provide as much detail as you can.