uripper
29-04-2008, 01:31 PM
Anglers worried about reef consultation
A Queensland researcher says a survey of recreational fishing operators shows support for protected areas on parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
Dr Stephen Sutton from James Cook University's Fishing and Fisheries Research Centre says about 1,700 anglers were part of the study.
He says most recognise the importance of managing the reef, but are concerned about consultation methods.
"Recreational fishers seem to not be very happy with the consultation process and the process that was used to implement the 2004 zoning plan and that appears to have resulted in sort of a decreased level of trust among the recreational fishing community for the marine park authority itself," he said.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/29/2229780.htm
A Queensland researcher says a survey of recreational fishing operators shows support for protected areas on parts of the Great Barrier Reef.
Dr Stephen Sutton from James Cook University's Fishing and Fisheries Research Centre says about 1,700 anglers were part of the study.
He says most recognise the importance of managing the reef, but are concerned about consultation methods.
"Recreational fishers seem to not be very happy with the consultation process and the process that was used to implement the 2004 zoning plan and that appears to have resulted in sort of a decreased level of trust among the recreational fishing community for the marine park authority itself," he said.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/29/2229780.htm