Australia to Boost Great Reef Protection

ReefLady · 12-04-2003, 05:07 PM

By PETER O'CONNOR

"CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Fishing would be outlawed on one third of Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a bid to protect its fragile marine environment and the multibillion dollar tourism industry it supports, the government announced Wednesday.

"It is based on the best science from Australia and internationally and will become an important insurance policy for environmental protection as well as security for industries and communities that depend on the reef," Environment Minister David Kemp said in a statement.

Kemp's proposal would increase so-called high protection green zones from 4.5 percent to 33.3 percent of the reef or from 6,200 square miles to 44,000 square miles.

In these areas tourism would be the only industry allowed, and all fishing would be banned.

The Great Barrier Reef stretches for almost 1,200 miles along Australia's northeast coast. It is the largest chain of coral reefs and islands in the world, and one of Australia's most popular tourist spots."

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SZHTTM · 12-04-2003, 05:13 PM

Great article and glad to hear that more and more people understand the importance of our oceans!!

Good Luck;

sambot · 12-04-2003, 10:21 PM

Thanks RL. It's nice to hear some good news about natural reefs once and a while.

mwrager · 12-04-2003, 11:09 PM

Thanks RL.

Craig Manoukian · 12-05-2003, 03:06 AM

Yippy Skippy! Thanks RL!

SaltyQueen · 12-05-2003, 08:25 AM

That's awesome news- thaks RL!

12-04-2003, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,029 View Gallery Karma Komment	Australia to Boost Great Reef Protection By PETER O'CONNOR "CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Fishing would be outlawed on one third of Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a bid to protect its fragile marine environment and the multibillion dollar tourism industry it supports, the government announced Wednesday. "It is based on the best science from Australia and internationally and will become an important insurance policy for environmental protection as well as security for industries and communities that depend on the reef," Environment Minister David Kemp said in a statement. Kemp's proposal would increase so-called high protection green zones from 4.5 percent to 33.3 percent of the reef or from 6,200 square miles to 44,000 square miles. In these areas tourism would be the only industry allowed, and all fishing would be banned. The Great Barrier Reef stretches for almost 1,200 miles along Australia's northeast coast. It is the largest chain of coral reefs and islands in the world, and one of Australia's most popular tourist spots." >>Read the Full Article here<< __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."

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mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks RL. __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,248 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Yippy Skippy! Thanks RL! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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SZHTTM Serpent Star Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Davie, FL. (South Florida) Posts: 203 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great article and glad to hear that more and more people understand the importance of our oceans!! Good Luck;

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sambot Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 72 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks RL. It's nice to hear some good news about natural reefs once and a while.

12-05-2003, 08:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
SaltyQueen Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 400 View Gallery Karma Komment	That's awesome news- thaks RL!

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