Richard Newell Associates specialise in the assessment of the nature and distribution of fish and shellfish stocks in near-shore waters.
Further, we are able to assist in the design of cost-effective surveys to monitor likely impacts on resources of economic significance. This work is of central importance in the event of claims made against clients for alleged impacts on fish and shellfish resources of commercial significance.
Near-shore waters support fisheries resources of considerable economic significance as well as having and important role as a breeding ground and nursery areas for many fish and shellfish species.
Estuaries in particular are recognised as of importance as a breeding and nursery ground for sole and other fish of commercial significance. This is in addition to supporting shellfish resources that form the principal commercial fishery in some areas.
In March 2011 Richard advised CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research (CMAR) on the environmental impacts of marine aggregate dredging in Australia.
March 2011 launch of the MALSF Science Monograph Series - Edited by Richard Newell Associates.