COOGEE is one of 13 coastal towns that has become a focus for opponents of a state government plan to overturn a line-fishing ban in the state’s marine sanctuaries. The Nature Conservation Council of NSW’s Daisy Barham, a Coogee resident, said those fiercely protective of Gordons Bay and Clovelly beach would understand that coastal protection […]

The New South Wales Greens are supporting a campaign to stop a recreational fishing trial in marine park sanctuary zones. Fearing a reduction in fish stocks, more than 200 scientists recently signed a protest letter to the state government demanding an end to the trial. Greens spokesperson Mehreen Faruqui said, “We do know that because […]

SNORKELLING protesters served hot chips to Barry O’Farrell’s electorate office staff in Wahroonga and want him to secure the future of marine sanctuaries in the state’s waters. The protesters, who arrived in neoprene wetsuits, snorkels, masks and flippers, feared that state cabinet, in a meeting scheduled for Monday, will vote to allow fishing in the […]

PEOPLE   power roared in Manly on Saturday as protesters in animal costumes voiced their opposition to fishing in NSW’s marine sanctuary zones. About 30 people turned up to the protest, some dressed as sharks and turtles, calling on the NSW Government to maintain and enforce prohibitions on fishing. Last year, the Government granted an amnesty […]

THE Huskisson community joined 12 other seaside communities on Saturday in protesting against the state government’s plan to allow fishing in Jervis Bay Marine Park’s sanctuary zones. The Banners on the Beach event followed concerns raised by dive shop owners and tour operators, as well as marine scientists, about the economic and environmental impacts of […]

PORT Macquarie was one of 13 beach-side communities on Saturday to support a banners on the beach campaign. The grass-roots campaign garnered support to oppose a state government plan to expose protected marine life in Marine Sanctuaries to the risks of fishing. Part of Saturday’s event was the unveiling of a banner supporting the sanctuaries. […]

Illawarra campaigners have taken the fight to protect the state’s marine sanctuaries to the sand, calling on the government to protect its ocean life. Banners were unravelled on beaches in Huskisson, North Wollongong and Stanwell Park on Saturday as part of a statewide ‘‘Banners on the Beach’’ event. Marine campaigner Daisy Barham said the initiative, […]

The O’Farrell government’s decision to allow recreational fishing in NSW marine parks has undermined decades of research as well as harmed the region’s ecosystems, according to a leading marine scientist. Last March, the government offered a temporary “amnesty” to shore-based anglers in six marine parks that had previously banned fishing. It is now considering whether […]

Marine protected areas have been created across the globe to stem the loss of biodiversity in our oceans. But are they working? Now, thanks to a six-year survey involving over one hundred divers, we know that the global system of marine protected areas still has much to achieve. read more at https://theconversation.com/worlds-largest-survey-of-marine-parks-shows-conservation-can-be-greatly-improved-22827

Australian Seabird Rescue (ASR) has hit back at claims that recreational fishing in marine parks has ‘little impact’ on marine life, calling it an ‘insult’ to its founder. The group responded angrily to the claims made by Ecofishers’ spokesperson Ken Thurlow on ABC radio earlier this week and called on the state government to ensure […]