In the media
New research has found more fish in Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland because of an expansion of green zones. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/02/3000816.htm?site=news
A group of researchers are studying fish off the northern coast of Kangaroo Island in a bid to make 19 planned South Australian marine parks effective. http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/08/06/2976209.htm
Here is a video of Sandy Seal, he would make sure science is listened to and marine sanctuaries are protected if he were PM http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/pm.htm
Tony Abbott was back in Queensland again today, courting the mining and fishing votes in Mackay, for many years National Party heartland. www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2965788.htm
Ms Gillard fielded questions from the floor on topics including gay marriage, oil drilling off the Margaret River Coast and the amount of GST revenue that flowed back to WA compared to other states. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/7557354/pm-ducks-gst-amid-policy-review/
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201007/r597790_3869627.asx
As we watch the worst environmental disaster in US history unfold, it’s worth comparing with our own gusher in the Timor Sea last year. The Montara well leaked uncontrollably for over 70 days before it exploded in a fireball incinerating the rig. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/backgroundbriefing/stories/2010/2940808.htm
Another political hot potato facing the Gillard Government as it prepares to release the report into Australia’s biggest ever oil rig spill. http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2010/s2940420.htm
Australian scientists warn that rising concentrations of greenhouse gases are dramatically changing the way oceans function. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/18/2930518.htm
ANTI-OIL protesters have gained the attention of the Federal Government after less than a month of campaigning. http://www.margaretrivermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/oil-protesters-up-the-ante/1860308.aspx
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