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Data collection and processingFisheries Queensland observers were placed on commercial fishing vessels during normalcommercial fishing trips and asked to record information on gross signs of ill health observedin the catch. On occasion, commercial fishers were contracted to fish in designated locationswhen no normal commercial fishing activity was taking place at that time.Fish were observed upon capture and assessed visually for signs of ill health. Data collectedincluded an assessment of skin discolouration, eye condition, lesions and presence ofectoparasites.Prawns were assessed visually for signs of ill health including shell erosion and the presenceof parasites. Crabs were assessed for shell abnormalities. Shell lesions were gradedaccording to the methods described by Andersen (2003).When fish or crustaceans showed signs of ill health, samples were collected (either as wholeanimals or tissue samples) and forwarded to Biosecurity Queensland for furtherhistopathology investigations and residue testing.Some samples were submitted to Biosecurity Queensland by members of the public.15
Phase 2: Expanded Gladstone Fish Health Survey(March 2012–September 2012)OverviewBased on the Independent Scientific Advisory Panel’s recommendations, the QueenslandGovernment conducted an expanded integrated program to understand the causes of fishhealth issues in Gladstone Harbour through further monitoring and research.The objectives of the expanded Gladstone fish health sampling program were: To continue monitoring the fish health in Gladstone Harbour and the surroundingwaterways so that Fisheries Queensland had 12 months of data to account for seasonalinfluences. To determine the health status of fish and crustacean species in the Gladstone Harbourand adjacent waterways. For the purposes of this study, health status was defined asthe observed prevalence and severity of significant infectious diseases and pathologicallesions. To determine whether the health status of fish and crustacean species in GladstoneHarbour and adjacent waterways was significantly different to other areas along thecentral Queensland coast. To provide information for the conceptual model being developed by the QueenslandGovernment to help narrow the range of possible causes for the observed health issues,and provide focus for further investigations.The Extended Gladstone Fish Health Survey (Phase 2) continued and improved on the fishhealth investigations conducted by Fisheries Queensland during Phase 1 in the GladstoneHarbour, and adjacent waterways and reference sites. Phase 1 sampling events hadprovided important information for a range of health issues being displayed by fish andcrustacean species, in particular the relationship between parasite burden (Neobenedeniasp.) and skin discolouration in barramundi. This information was used to guide the structureof the extended sampling program (see Fish health survey report 1 March 2012, availablefrom www.qld.gov.au/gladstoneharbour).A more intensive sampling program was required to better understand the variation intemporal (seasonal) and spatial prevalence of symptoms displayed in fish and crustaceanspecies. Phase 1 sampling provided important information on the health status of a numberof fish and crustacean species during late spring and early summer. The extended samplingprogram was completed by 30 September 2012 and, when combined with results fromprevious investigations, provided Fisheries Queensland with observations for a 12-monthperiod from both within and outside Gladstone Harbour.The intensive and structured nature of the sampling program has facilitated more robuststatistical analysis of results than was possible in Phase 1. It has also provided a referencepoint for any future monitoring that considers longer-term temporal variation (e.g. annual) inhealth status of fish and crustacean species in Gladstone Harbour and adjacent waterways.Conceptual modelA conceptual model was developed to document and graphically display the potential factorsthat may influence the health of fish and crabs in the waterways around Gladstone. Thesefactors and pathways were documented and assessed by reviewing scientific literature and16
Page 1 and 2: Department of Agriculture, Fisherie
Page 3 and 4: ContentsTable of tables 1Table of f
Page 5 and 6: Mullet (Mugilidae) 80Banana prawn (
Page 7 and 8: Figure 7. Barramundi caught in the
Page 9 and 10: Figure 38. Sharks caught in the Cal
Page 11 and 12: Phase 1 (August 2011-February 2012)
Page 13 and 14: The results in this study support t
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Page 17 and 18: Mr Mitchell reported high catches u
Page 19: Figure 2. Sampling sites within the
Page 23 and 24: Mud crab (Scylla serrata): Mud crab
Page 25 and 26: For mud crabs, hepatopancreas, gill
Page 27 and 28: Table 2. The number of fish, crusta
Page 29 and 30: Significant findings and discussion
Page 31 and 32: Commercial barramundi catch and cat
Page 33 and 34: Figure 6. Eye condition observed in
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Page 37 and 38: Figure 12. A barramundi caught in t
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Page 43 and 44: 4,000Commercial effort (days fished
Page 45 and 46: Size structure of mud crabs observe
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Page 51 and 52: HistopathologyLipid storage vacuola
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Page 57 and 58: June/July: Mullet samples were coll
Page 59 and 60: Sharks and raysThe monitoring progr
Page 61 and 62: Observational findings Phase 1Phase
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Page 69 and 70: Observational findings Phase 2April
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Laboratory testing Phase 1Seven riv
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four displayed signs of redness. Th
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Conditions observed in pelagic fish
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FinfishObservational findingsDuring
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ConclusionsIn 2011, a wide range of
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Mud crabsFisheries Queensland did n
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Owens, L. 1983. Bopyrid isopod Epip
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Candidate speciesThe monitoring pro
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Table 1: Candidate species for each
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Sample processingSample processing
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Herring/grinner/Australian threadfi
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For example: the third specimen, re
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Cloudy eye,swollen,redness orhemorr
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Red pin pointmarks - nogeneral redn
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Lesion photos Description GradeThis
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L4continuedoperculumgrazing;cuts or
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Appendix A-3: Fish health assessmen
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Appendix B - Statistical report: Gl
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analyses, but this was not done for
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was a significant (P < 0.05) locati
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Percentage with fin condition > 015
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Table 3.6b. Effects of locations an
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Table 3.7d. Spleen categories - cou
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Table 4.2c. Effects of locations an
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4.5 Summarising by regionsThe means
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5.5 Summarising by regionsThe means
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6.3 ResultsThere was no significant
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Table 6.5 lists the mean values whe
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Standardized residualsStandardized
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Table 2.3f. Muscle lesions.Lake Fit
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Contaminants in Tissue ofFish and C
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Appendix E - Time line BarraBy John
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friends. Rapidly rising flood water
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May/June- FinsMy initial observatio
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Thes e escapee were now also in awo
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Figure N. Barramundi showing net ma
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September- Deaths and SicknessFigur
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There is numerous distinguishing fe
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