Australia announces new marine park plans

Western Australia

Final plans for a South Coast Marine Park in Esperance, Western Australia, have been unveiled by Minister for Environment, Reece Whitby

Final plans for a South Coast Marine Park in Esperance, Western Australia, have been unveiled by Minister for Environment, Reece Whitby.

The announcement is the culmination of four years of debate over the massive marine park. According to the Western Australia Fishing Industry Council Inc (WAFIC), it will provide relief for some and despair for others as they examine the final boundaries of the sanctuary zones to see if they have a future in the industry or not.

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