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Project 6.2: Opportunities and impacts for recreational fishing from the Westport development Final Report

Understanding the significance of Cockburn Sound for recreational fishing.

08 October 2025

Project 6.2 Opportunities and impacts for recreational fishing from the Westport development 

Theme: Social 

Researchers: Navarro, M. Burton , A. Rogers, J. Pearce, J. Clifton, M. Kim, A. Tate, C. Obregón (2025)

 

Understanding the significance of Cockburn Sound for recreational fishing 

This project employs a mixed methods approach to evaluate the significance of Cockburn Sound for recreational fishers, examine the potential effects of the proposed port development on recreational fishing experiences, and understand fishers' preferences for initiatives to improve recreational fishing in Cockburn Sound.

 

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