Only 27 trawlers are fishing in northern Australia as the tiger prawn season begins.
Why it mattersA smaller fleet can reduce the amount of prawns caught, which may affect export markets, local jobs and the long-term health of the Northern Prawn Fishery. The collapse of a major operator also shows how tightly the industry is tied to fuel costs and vessel ownership.
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