Sydney Morning Herald: Marine parks: overfishing concern if O'Farrell government overturns line-fishing ban
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 sanctuaries contained breeding grounds that, before being protected, were overfished.
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Mr Kaszo, who was part of a campaign that won Jervis Bay sanctuary status more than 15 years ago, said marine sanctuaries contained breeding grounds that, before being protected, were overfished.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/marine-parks-overfishing-concern-if-ofarrell-government-overturns-linefishing-ban-20140127-31iyd.html#ixzz2rggkM9sE