This dataset contains summaries of QLD Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) logbook data on effort distribution for QLD commercial fisheries in state marine and estuarine waters. The logbook data has been recorded and submitted to QLD DAF by commercial fishers.
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/fisheries/monitoring-reporting/requirements/logbooks
The data are aggregated to produce summaries of total effort by fishing activity or method (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 with effort indicated as presence-only.
The 5 year periods (2006-2010, 2011-2015) correspond 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 fishing activity (e.g. “Harvest”). 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.
Disclaimer
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland, makes no representations about the content and suitability of the map and summary data presented for any purpose. Specifically, DAF does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the correctness, accuracy, reliability, currency, or any other aspect regarding characteristics or use of the information presented in the maps and summary data. The user accepts sole responsibility and risk associated with the use and results of the maps and summary data, irrespective of the purpose to which such use or results are applied.
In no event shall DAF be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or tort, rising out of or in connection with the use of the maps and summary data.
