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A few weeks ago, the great and the good convened in Nagoya, Japan to deliberate the future of our planet. Perhaps a little melodramatic, but in many ways it’s the truth. This 10th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was every bit as important as the Climate Change meetings are. After all, the CBD […]
THE federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, is set to break an election pledge to release plans for marine-protected areas in Australia’s south-west within three months of the election. http://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/marine-park-plans-delayed-20101117-17xqe.html
TONY EASTLEY: It’s home to some of the most unique marine life in Australia and according to scientists its rich diversity of species challenges even that of the Great Barrier Reef. http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s3063146.htm
The Conservation Council has backed calls by a group of Australian scientists to protect WA’s South West coast. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/11/3063905.htm
A new science-based blueprint for the country’s south-west oceans developed by the University of Queensland represents a historic opportunity for Australia to become a world leader in marine conservation, an alliance of environment groups said today. http://www.fis.com/fis/worldnews/worldnews.asp?l=e&country=0&special=&monthyear=&day=&id=39175&ndb=1&df=0
Half of the marine region to the south west of Australia will need to be protected in a network of marine sanctuaries to minimize risks to marine life, fish stocks and ecosystems, finds the first science-based plan for managing Australia’s oceans, unveiled today. http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/nov2010/2010-11-11-01.html
A LEADING marine scientist has released a plan for half of Australia’s southwest coastal waters to be declared marine sanctuaries. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/report-calls-for-new-marine-reserves/story-fn3dxity-1225952207895
AN oil company has a licence to drill off Rottnest Island – and exploration could go ahead within six months. http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/rottnest-oil-well-plan-sparks-pollution-fears/comments-e6frg2qc-1225948763880
But Swainston is looking for wider exposure. This weekend with the help of writer and fellow conservationist Tim Winton, he will launch a new wide Guide to Australia’s fish world, calling for the protection of what he calls a national treasure. http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/11/05/3058890.htm
A multi-million-dollar deep sea trawling operation has defended the industry, after a study found it wipes out 500-year-old coral. http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s3057417.htm
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