The coastal town of Mallacoota on the fishing of abalone 1 of 14 licensed abalone processors in Victoria Most abalone is exported to Asian markets, the USA and Europe
Construction of the permanent entrance to the Gippsland Lakes created guaranteed access and a safe harbour for the fishing fleet in Cunninghame Arm at Lakes Entrance.
The Lakes Entrance Fishermans Co Op is the largest Co-operative of its kind in Australia suppling the Victorian fresh fish market and a considerable proportion of the fresh fish consigned to the Sydney Fresh Fish Market. Located on Bullock Island the Co-op is open to the general public and offers a selection of locally caught fresh fish.