The two major species of cephalopods taken are the southern calamari (Septioteuthis australis) and arrow squid (Notodarus gouldi). The more inshore southern calamari, which attracts a premium price, is currently taken in larger quantities. The size of the arrow squid resource, however, is probably much larger and therefore holds potential for expansion.
SQUID AND OCTOPUS, Tasmania - 2001-02p
|
 | Weight(a) | Value of production |
| | |
| Species | tonnes | $’000 |
|
| Octopus | 63 | 340 |
| Squid, calamari | 103 | 481 |
| Squid, arrow | 2 | 4 |
p preliminary - figures subject to revision
(a) Total catch figures have been adjusted to reflect an equivalent whole weight. Between 1 Oct. 1997 and 31 Dec. 2000 all dual licensed fisherman only completed the GN01 logbook. Data for these fishermen has not yet been entered onto the State database.
Source: Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment. |
This page last updated 21 November 2006
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