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Bass Strait

The shallow sea between Victoria and Tasmania — a shared fishing ground for southern rock lobster, scallops, abalone, and the offshore trawl fishery.

VIC-TAS shared waters

Part of Tasmania

About Bass Strait

The shallow sea between Victoria and Tasmania — a shared fishing ground for southern rock lobster, scallops, abalone, and the offshore trawl fishery.

Key facts

Major scallop fishery (Victoria & Tasmania)
Abalone diving on both sides
Important southern rock lobster zone