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Two men have been apprehended by Fisheries and Marine officers north of Margaret River, after 445 Roe's abalone were found concealed in the rear of their vehicle - a catch nearly 20 times the legal limit.
Acting compliance manager for the Southern Region Steve Embling said the men were caught when searched by fisheries officers.
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"Investigations are continuing and charges are expected."
Licensed recreational abalone fishers are limited to a maximum of 20 Roe's abalone per day, per fisher, in the Southern Zone fishery.
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Proven recreational fishing offences can attract fines of up to $5,000 per person and any excess abalone involved would also attract an additional and mandatory penalty of $30 per abalone for each person found in possession of them.
This would mean the pair could stand to be fined $12,150 for the excess abalone found in their possession.
There have been four deaths in WA waters due to abalone fishing since 2012. Photo: Department of Fisheries
More than 17,000 people have purchased a recreational abalone fishers license this season, which allows them to fish for one hour for the first Sunday morning of each month from November through to March.
"We're very lucky to have a recreational abalone fishery on our doorstep, however we need to maintain careful management and good compliance to ensure abalone fishers can enjoy the experience for years to come."