Keep Waters Clean & Practice Sustainable Fish Frame Disposal

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is reminding anglers to dispose of fish frames responsibly to maintain clean public spaces and protect the environment.

Here’s how you can help!
Take It Home: Avoid unpleasant smells and pests by freezing fish frames until bin collection day.

Enrich Your Garden: Fish frames can be great for soil enrichment! Compost or bury them to provide essential nutrients or turn them into a natural fish emulsion fertiliser for your plants.

Donate to Science: Support sustainable fishing by contributing to Fisheries Queensland’s Keen Angler Program, which collects fish skeletons to monitor key fish stocks. No experience is needed - just store your fish frames in the provided sampling kit and contact Fisheries Queensland for collection.

Why Responsible Disposal Matters
   • Keeps public areas clean and odour-free.
   • Reduces waste while promoting sustainability.
   • Supports research that helps manage fish populations.

To participate in the Keen Angler Program, email FisheriesMonitoring@daf.qld.gov.au to register. Target species include barramundi, coral trout, snapper, mackerel, and more. Data collected helps assess fish stock health and contributes to sustainable fishing practices.

By following these simple steps, we can all do our part to protect our waterways and support a healthier environment for future generations!