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Welcome to the Victorian Abalone Divers Association Inc, (VADA) website.

Overview...

This site brings together comprehensive information about the abalone fishery, and about the complex nature of fishery management predicated for the long-term sustainable use of the resource, and about our Association (VADA) - it's aims, objectives and achievements.

You will find background information about the Victorian Abalone Fishery as well as information about the abalone animal itself, wild abalone stocks in Australia and the Commercial Abalone Fishery.

Knowledge and Experience...

VADA was formed in the 1970's to represent stakeholders in the catching sector of the Victorian Commercial Abalone Industry, and was later Incorporated in October 1987.

VADA has now grown to include Members in all Victorian Abalone Zones and represents not only the catching sector but abalone quota owners both private and corporate as well as many Victorian Abalone Processors and Exporters.

Key goals focus on partnerships built on respect and integrity to manage, regulate and protect the wild abalone resource and sustainably grow the wild Abalone Industry for the future. VADA has been instrumental in developing harvest strategies to ensure this future sustainability and growth.