In the media
A SMALL but passionate group of ocean advocates have rallied at Byron Bay’s Main Beach. The rally, organised by local non-government organisation Positive Change for Marine Life, aimed to draw attention to the potential threat to marine conservation posed by the NSW Government’s impending decision on recreational line fishing in the State’s marine sanctuaries. Group […]
The Wilderness Society says most recreational fishers agree there is no need to wind back protection for marine reserves. The State Government is considering making permanent an amnesty on recreational shoreline fishing in marine parks. Representatives of the Wilderness Society were in Coffs Harbour yesterday speaking with local MP Andrew Fraser, and are in Byron […]
Conservationists are warning recreational shoreline fishing will impact on biodiversity in Marine Parks like the Solitary Islands off Coffs Harbour. The NSW Government placed an amnesty on recreational shoreline fishing in marine parks last year, and it is now considering making it permanent. Representatives from the Wilderness Society yesterday met with Coffs Harbour MP Andrew […]
THE NSW premier Barry O’Farrell is being urged to listen to scientists and the community ahead of any announcement about changes to sanctuary zones in marine parks. That announcement is due to be made later this week and Greens NSW marine environment spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, said it is imperative that recreational fishing is […]
A recent survey of more than 1000 people has shown the majority strongly oppose fishing in sanctuary zones. The Galaxy poll which was commissioned by the Dive Industry Association found 91 per cent of recreational fishers support the sanctuaries. The government will this week decide whether to wind-back marine protection and allow fishing to take […]
Marine conservationist Attila Kaszo fears for the survival of some fish species if the state government pushes ahead this week with a decision to lift a ban on recreational fishing in protected marine sanctuaries. Mr Kaszo, who was part of a campaign that won Jervis Bay sanctuary status more than 15 years ago, said marine […]
Marine conservationist Attila Kaszo fears for the survival of some fish species if the state government pushes ahead this week with a decision to lift a ban on recreational fishing in protected marine sanctuaries. Mr Kaszo, who was part of a campaign that won Jervis Bay sanctuary status more than 15 years ago, said marine […]
Marine conservationist Attila Kaszo fears for the survival of some fish species if the state government pushes ahead this week with a decision to lift a ban on recreational fishing in protected marine sanctuaries. Mr Kaszo, who was part of a campaign that won Jervis Bay sanctuary status more than 15 years ago, said marine […]
Marine conservationist Attila Kaszo fears for the survival of some fish species if the state government pushes ahead this week with a decision to lift a ban on recreational fishing in protected marine sanctuaries. Mr Kaszo, who was part of a campaign that won Jervis Bay sanctuary status more than 15 years ago, said marine […]
Manly Sea Life Sanctuary staff have joined the fight against the NSW government allowing fishing in marine sanctuary zones. Manly Sea Life employs about 40 personnel who care for and rehabilitate a range of marine life including endangered grey nurse sharks and green sea turtles. Qualifications within the group include doctorates in marine science, ecology […]
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