This handbook provides practical suggestions for fishers who may have to handle protected or threatened species they encounter during their fishing operations. The handling methods have been trialed by fishers and scientists and can be recommended to assist improve handling practices. This handbook contains information about:
Why some species need to be protected;
Australian laws that protect species;
Protected species that may be encountered throughout Australia's waters;
Recommended handling methods for protected fish, reptiles, birds and mammals when encountered;
Protected species lists; and
Contact information for the various management agencies and other relevant organisations.
The revised edition of this manual was funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority, 2003.
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” SOURCE: Charles Darwin 1809 - 1882
Protected Species Handling Manual (2nd Edition) 
