Ever caught a flattie with black flesh? Fill in this survey

Blackened flesh in flathead © DPIPWE

Each year, recreational fishers report catching sand flathead that have areas of blackened flesh, a phenomenon known as melanisation.

IMAS researchers are conducting a survey to gain a greater understanding of:

• where the fish are being caught;
• what is causing the black flesh;
• are there any risks to the flathead; and
• are other species affected.

Thank you for participating!

Start the survey now here.