The NSW Government has released precautionary advice for six fish species caught in the Currambene Creek. This advice has been released following fish sampling conducted by the Commonwealth Department of Defence (Defence) as part of their investigation into PFAS from HMAS Albatross, which found levels of PFAS in these six species.
This advice is for recreational fishers who frequently consume Eastern Sea Garfish, Estuary Perch, Luderick, Mulloway, Sea Mullet and Silver Trevally from Currambene Creek to safely manage their personal intake of these fish.
The advice is:
- Recreational fishers who frequently catch and eat their own fish from Currambene Creek can continue to do so safely but should follow the dietary advice from the Department of Primary Industries - Dietary advice flyer (PDF 91KB).
- This advice does not impact infrequent consumers of these species including people who might be visiting the area or fish sporadically.
- Commercial fishers can continue to sell fish they catch in Currambene Creek.
Defence also tested several species of fish in Jervis Bay and PFAS was not detected in any of these samples. Precautionary advice is therefore not required for the NSW waters of Jervis Bay.