Tuesday, January 4, 2011

UNSUSTAINABLE SHARK FISHERY TARGETS FINS FOR EXPORTS

(Photo source: http://www.ecovoice.com.au/eco-news)

According to the web page found at http://www.ecovoice.com.au/eco-news/1633-unsustainable-shark-fishery-targets-fins-for-exports , "Approval has been given to a shark fishery in NSW for operating in an ecologically sustainable manner, despite scientific advice that there is a lack of knowledge of the shark populations involved as well as a lack of even basic reliable data on historical catch. Despite this, the Minister has approved a quota far in excess of the historical average."

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