Fishwell Pty Ltd

Supporting Sustainable Australian Fisheries
Commercial | Recreational | Indigenous
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Fishwell Pty Ltd works with governments, the fishing industry, NGOs and other organisations to provide expert fisheries science services that contribute to the long term sustainability and viability of fishing in Australia and overseas.

Our expertise includes project management, fisheries monitoring, survey design and implementation, bycatch reduction, policy and guideline development, fisheries management advice, harvest strategy development, science communication and workshop facilitation.

Our team includes fisheries scientists, fisheries observers, economists, statisticians, science communicators and fisheries advisers.

The Fishwell Pty Ltd mission is to continually improve the sustainability (environmental, social and economic) of fisheries in Australia and around the world.

How We Help

Harvest Strategies

The foundation to sustainable  fisheries management.

Bycatch Reduction

Bycatch reduction is an important   and ongoing priority for Australian fisheries. 

Traceability

Developing systems to ensure ethical and sustainable practices though a supply chain.

Capacity Building

Developing skills of individuals who want to make a positive contribution to Australian Fisheries.

Surveys & Monitoring

Utilising a range of monitoring tools and bespoke surveys to inform fisheries mangement. 

Sustainability Advice

Providing expert scientific advice on strategies and best practice for sustainable fishing.

Meeting Facilitation

Facilitating meetings with professionalism and a considered understanding of stakeholder perspectives.

Our Projects

Olrac, a complete eLog Software Solution

Sophisticated, affordable, multi-level software tool for the recording and reporting of ALL marine and vessel-based data.

The Olrac Electronic Logbook (eLog) Solution was developed by OLSPS. This software is a sophisticated, affordable and multi-level eLog for the recording, reporting and management of commercial fishing data. The Olrac eLog can be highly customised to include any number of fish species, fish products and grades, fishing methods and different fisheries management regimes. The Olrac eLog is currently used globally by fishers, companies, fishing fleets and sector managers in fisheries of various sizes, from small-scale artisanal to factory vessels. 

Our Clients

Talk to the fisheries expert

If you need help with a sustainable fisheries project please get in touch with the Director of Fishwell Consulting, Dr Ian Knuckey.