The Fishwatch Hotline does not handle general enquiries. A number of research programs involve tagging fish. Alternatively, contact your local Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol. Once fish are brought ashore, the skin may be removed. However, once the skin has been removed, the fish must not be taken back on board a boat.
Special provisions apply to removing skin from fish taken on extended commercial fishing tours.
It is illegal to possess, rear, sell, buy or bring into Queensland noxious fish. These, along with other non-indigenous fish must not be released into Queensland waters and must not be used as bait. Other noxious fish include piranhas and walking catfish. When caught, noxious fish must be destroyed, and must not be returned to the water. However, divers may use a power head on a spear or spear-gun for protection against sharks. interfering with authorised aquaculture activities removing oysters from any oyster ground.