Australia Proposes Opening More Marine Parks to Commercial Fishing
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Inquirer.Net] - March 21, 2018
Australia recommended opening more of its marine parks, including near the Great Barrier Reef, to commercial fishing Wednesday in a decision slammed as the worst downgrading of a protected area in the world.
The government said the move, affecting 44 parks, was made after an independent scientific review and allowed a more balanced approach to ocean protection, maintaining sustainable fishing while promoting ecotourism.
“By being more targeted with restrictions and integrating marine park management with world-class ...
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