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A mulloway, Argyrosomus japonicus, with a school of baitfish at a depth of 8 m, `The Needles`, Julian Rocks, New South Wales
© David Cowdery
Baitfish - does NSW Fisheries really care?
The bait fish species on our coasts and seas, although small in size, are critical to the well-being of the entire saltwater food chain. Examples of bait fish are whitebait, mullet, yellowtail, slimy mackerel, anchovies, etc.