This Great Swordfish Race Project aims to provide data on this exciting new fishery, including information on the timing and availability of swordfish in Australian waters, whether swords return to the same grounds seasonally and their suitability for catch and release.

The project has been curtailed over the past few months because of the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on some of our fishing and research activities, but we look forward to revving it up over the coming year.

This research will help us to learn more about the recreational swordfish fishery on the East Coast of Australia to maximise its potential while ensuring the longevity of the fishery is maintained.