Fishing
Diver’s cause of death unknown
The West Australian says WorkSafe and Police are yet to reveal why a pearl diver died on Saturday.
The West Australian [read this story]
Tsunami risk for Kimberley coast
Scientists say our coast is prone to tsunamis.
Professor Charitha Pattiaratchi said a six-metre wave reached the Dampier Peninsula in 1977.
Science Network [read this story]
Pearl diver dies
A pearl diver died while at a dive site yesterday afternoon.
The boat returned to Broome, and water police are flying to Broome today to help investigations.
Sydney Morning Herald [read this story]
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PerthNow [read this story]
Broome: Streeters Jetty to close
Streeters Jetty courtesy Mitch Torres
Streeters Jetty will be closed at high tide over Easter.
You can read a shire media release here:
Halls Creek: Largemouth fish biting
Halls Creek anglers report big catches of small largemouth fish behind the old tree stumps behind the canyon.
The Salt Lake Tribune [read this story]
Derby: ‘Stranded’ anglers may be charged
Two men fishing on Sunday night let off flares when tides stranded their dinghy on a sandbar.
They eventually freed themselves and returned home without notifying authorities, although police and volunteers were out looking for them.
Police say they may be charged.
Sawfish saw is an electrical sensor
Scientists have made new discoveries about sawfish.
The fish uses its distinctive “saw” as an electrical sensing device to detect prey, and also as a slashing weapon of attack.
Science Network WA [read this story]
Kununurra: Boat users invited to jetty meeting
Wyndham East Kimberley shire would like jetty and boat ramp users to come to Celebrity Tree Park tomorrow.
Shire Officers and a professional Engineer will be available for informal discussions on the new design for the jetty and boat ramp between 10:30am and 12:00pm.
You can read a shire notice here:
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