Fishing
Tourism: Up-market fishing trip
A review of a 10-day fishing tour of the Kimberley coast, offered by one of several commercial operators.
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Lake Argyle: Barramundi farming could reduce carbon emissions
A scientist says growing Barramundi at Lake Argyle could soak up 30% of WA’s carbon emissions.
UWA Professor Jorg Imberger said the lake is probably taking up 2-3% of our state’s man-made emissions already.
Montara oil spill: Kimberley coast ‘not contaminated’
The Environmental Protection Authority says the Montara oil spill did not contaminate the Kimberley coast.
The authority studied pearl and rock oysters, sea water and sand from Camden Sound to the Stewart Islands.
The West Australian [read this story]
Broome: Rare dolphin at risk
A scientific study says Roebuck Bay’s rare snubfin dolphins are often injured by boats and fishing gear.
A group of recreational fishermen and scientists is calling on the government to set aside about 30% of Roebuck Bay as a marine sanctuary.
The West Australian [read this story]
The dolphins are recognised as the only species that is exclusive to Australia.
About two-thirds of the Roebuck Bay dolphins show injuries from boat propellers, fishing lines, fishhooks and the like.
Sydney Morning Herald [read this story]
Opinion: Barry Haase on Marine Protected Areas
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase says stakeholders will welcome the Liberal Party’s new policy on Marine Protected Areas.
Mr Haase is the Liberal Party candidate for Durack.
You can read his statement here.
Opinion: Martin Pritchard on Opposition marine sanctuary policy
Rare white-tailed humpback whale
Environs Kimberley director Martin Pritchard says Tony Abbott plans to freeze all marine park planning.
“This is a big step backwards in protecting threatened species like turtles and humpback whales, coral reefs and fish nurseries,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
James Price Point: Road to be sealed next year
The Main Roads Department says it will seal the road from Broome to James Price Point next year.
This will include the first 25km of Cape Leveque Road, then a major upgrade of the existing bush track from Cape Leveque Road to the popular fishing and camping spot at James Price Point whis the site of the proposed Kimberley gas processing hub.
Fitzroy Crossing: Sacred artefacts at risk
Hundreds of sacred artefacts, including human remains, are at risk for lack of proper safe storage.
The objects, repatriated from museums worldwide, are stored at the Kimberley Aboriginal Law And Culture Centre (KALACC) in Fitzroy Crossing.
Kununurra: New fisheries office
The Department of Fisheries will be opening an office in Kununurra next month.
You can read the government media statement here:
Anglers’ advice sought for new fishing act
The government is seeking input from recreational fishers as it drafts a new act of parliament.
The new act will replace the old Pearling Act 1990 and the Fisheries Resource Management Act 1994.
PerthNow [read this story]
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