The planned profusion of marinas along Perth’s coastline took another step towards reality yesterday, however such projects and the resulting increase in fishing mean calls for marine sanctuaries are even more urgent. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/6125227/rockingham-marina-gets-epa-goahead/

During the Parliamentary winter break I had the opportunity of discussing with the Conservation Council of Western Australia’s David Mackenzie ways in which the federal Coalition could support the new conservation initiative, Save Our Marine Life. http://www.julie-bishop.com/blog/3-blog-cat-01/166-save-our-marine-life.html

ABC News – Garrett, green groups to discuss marine review Environment Minister Peter Garrett will today meet conservation groups to discuss the Commonwealth’s review of marine protection zones. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/26/2666936.htm