Strict bans limiting commercial and recreational fishing in Perth and WA are announced in an effort to save some under-threat fish species from the brink of collapse.

Commercial demersal fishing has been permanently banned in the west coast fishing zone from Kalbarri to Augusta, while recreational fishing is banned until 2027.

Iconic demersal fish species like pink snapper, dhufish and red emperor are under threat off the WA coast. Industry, recreational fishers, and other stakeholders have gathered at a forum to discuss ...