New rules for Spanish mackerel start 1 July World Oceans Day:

You can avoid losing crab pots and risk harming the environment by following these tips:

• Check crab pots regularly and remove them from the water when they are not being used.

• Ensure crab pots are heavy enough with enough rope attached to the float so they are not lost or pulled under water in strong tidal currents.

• Ensure crab pots are set below the low tide mark and in a sufficient depth of water at all stages of the tide.

You can also support our oceans by reporting suspected unmarked, lost or abandoned crabbing apparatus to the Fishwatch Hotline on 1800 017 116

For detailed information on Queensland fishing rules and regulations, download the Qld Fishing 2.0 app from Apple and Google app stores.