FALLOUT FROM WA'S FISHING BAN A WA deep-sea fishing charter company has closed down. The owner says the Government's new demersal fishing rules, left him with little choice. WA's Fishing Industry Council says the future is grim for the fish stocks the new policy is supposed to protect. | 7NEWS Regional WA

Flat fish are members of the order Pleuronectiformes of ray-finned demersal fish, or ‘Heterosomata’. Many flat fish have both eyes on one side of their head. Some have the left side of their face upwards whilst others have the right, or can face either side. Examples of Flat fish include: Brill, Dab, Megrim, Plaice, Sole, and Turbot. #fishingworldtv | Fishing World Tv

Every fish matters - and so do WA fishers 🎣 At Monday’s Fishing Futures Forum at the WA Parliament, Recfishwest called on the WA Government to make sure future demersal fisheries management delivers the greatest benefit for all West Australians. Every fish must count - and that means making sure every one is used wisely to support our lifestyle, wellbeing, tourism, and local communities. We’re calling for: • Acknowledgement of fishers’ first-hand experiences on the water - many fishers are obse