Fishermen sink under fuel costs

After 31 years trawling the sea off the Clarence Coast, east Australia, Iluka trawlerman Gordon Farrell believes his beloved industry is sinking fast. Mr Farrell, the regional representative for the ocean trawl management advisory committee, said a combination of rising fuel costs and a low price at the wharf for catch was forcing fishermen to sell-up and get out of the business. Yesterday, commercial fishers paid $1.67 a litre for diesel, 81 per cent more than they did in July 2003.

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Keywords: PRAWNS, FUEL, FISHERS, AUSTRALIA, FISH IMPORTS

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Related Topics: Fisheries and Aquaculture

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