Whales
Rachel Siewert on New Kimberley whales study
Researchers have published a new survey of whales in Kimberley waters.
Senator Siewert
Greens Senator Rachel Siewert says the survey shows the Environmental Protection Authority’s assessment for the proposed gas hub is flawed.
“This is deeply concerning because even the minimum number of 2669 whales counted in our study greatly exceeds the 1000 whales that the science used by the EPA estimated would pass within eight kilometres of the proposed development,” Senator Siewert said.
You can read her statement here:
Pender Bay: Whale calving ground confirmed
Scientists have confirmed Pender Bay, on the Dampier Peninsula, is an important calving ground for humpback whales.
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James Price Point: Protestors site whales
Photo - Jenita Enevoldsen
Protestors aboard the Steve Irwin say they spotted several whales off James Price Point earlier this week.
Camden Sound: Whale sanctuary ‘backed by science’
A scientist who helped set up the new marine sanctuary said the decision was sound and scientific.
He was responding to criticism from shadow environment minister Sally Talbot.
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Opinion: Sally Talbot on Camden Sound marine park
Dr Sally Talbot
Shadow environment minister Sally Talbot is sceptical about the new marine park.
“What we have got is a half-baked public relations exercise,” she said.
You can read her statement here:
Camden Sound: More on the marine park
The Australian has also covered the story of the marine park, which it describes as a whale sanctuary.
The Australian [read this story]
Greens MP Robin Chapple describes it as “a step in the right direction”.
You can read his statement here:
James Price Point: Scientists slam whale report
Photo - Jenita Enevoldsen
Murdoch University scientists have slammed a report on the impact of a gas hub on whales and dolphins.
The official government report says a gas hub at James Price Point would have little impact on whales, dugongs and dolphins.
James Price Point: Protest planned in Perth
Picture by Rod Hartvigsen
Protestors are planning a demonstration outside Woodside’s Perth office today.
The will be dressed as whales, turtles and bilbys to protest against the proposed gas hub at James Price Point.
You can read a media release here:
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