News and Media
The release of proposed new marine areas has made waves, drawing mixed responses from government, environmental groups and Western Australia’s fishing industry. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/05/3209052.htm
The Federal Government has today released its draft proposal for new marine reserves for the South West of Australia. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/05/3208437.htm
MARINE sanctuaries will lead to the ruin of the fishing industry, according to a local comical fisherman. http://www.bunburymail.com.au/news/local/news/general/fisherman-angy-at-marine-sanctuary-proposal/2145717.aspx
Fishing is one of the great national pastimes, it arouses passions and passions are being aroused around the country at the moment over plans to extend marine parks and what that may mean for the great Australian pastime. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/saturdayextra/stories/2011/3198314.htm
Sustainable tourism researcher Dr Tod Jones believes a marine park at the Abrolhos Islands would boost tourism revenue for the State. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/gascoyne/a/-/news/9202593/marine-parks-boost-value/
Right now, all up and down the Australian coastline, there’s a massive battle going on. It is a battle over the number of marine parks springing up along our shores, those vast stretches of ocean where fishing is banned. Right now, all up and down the Australian coastline, there’s a massive battle going on. It […]
BUNBURY is set to have several marine sanctuaries off its coast in a bid to revive dwindling fish stocks. The sanctuaries – part of a marine park plan across WA – will be central to developing marine ecotourism in the region. http://www.bunburymail.com.au/news/local/news/general/sanctuaries-to-save-local-fish-stocks/2140080.aspx
Many anglers speak glowingly of the benefits of eating fresh fish: its flesh is lean, simple to prepare, and rich in protein and healthy Omega-3 oils. Yet too often their respect for the animals ends with the joy of the catch, or with its taste. The campaigns that amateur fishing groups waged in recent years […]
Australian government is considering expanding the country’s water parks to protect marine life. The proposal has sparked a fierce debate among conservationists and those who make their living from the sea. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas reports from Rottnest Island. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr5bIgJ3m0s
THE proposed location of controversial marine sanctuaries will be released within the next fortnight. http://www.bunburymail.com.au/news/local/news/general/sanctuaries-soon-to-be-unveiled/2132850.aspx
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