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ABC Rural News: Fishermen say marine parks compo package is inadequate

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The fishing industry says the Federal Government's $100 million assistance package to mitigate the effects of new marine parks doesn't go far enough. The Commonwealth Fisheries Association, which represents commercial fishers operating in Commonwealth waters, says it supports marine parks in principle, but it's only fair that those whose businesses will suffer should be fairly compensated. (Friday, 16/11/2012)

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ECOS article: Oceans news: 60-million-year investment worth protecting

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More marine sanctuaries are the best way to protect Western Australia's unique marine biodiversity, according to an international group of scientists writing for the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography. (Monday, 27/08/2012)

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ABC Rural News: National park declared in Gulf of Carpentaria

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One of Australia's largest national parks has been formally declared today in the Northern Territory. The Limmen National Park and the adjacent Limmen Bight Marine Park, 300 kilometres south-east of Katherine, cover an area spanning more than one million hectares in the Gulf of Carpenteria region. (Tuesday, 17/07/2012)

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ECOS News: Marine reserves provide baby bonus to fisheries

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An international team of scientists has gathered the first conclusive evidence that marine reserves can help restock exploited fish populations on neighbouring reefs open to both commercial and recreational fishing. (Monday 18/6/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Think tank says marine parks will help fishermen as well as the environment

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An independent think tank says Commonwealth marine parks will deliver long term benefits to the Australian economy. The Centre for Policy Development will release a report today that shows marine parks will bring $2 billion worth of benefits to the fishing industry and the environment. (Wednesday, 27/06/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Opposition says marine parks mean more illegal boats

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The Federal Coalition says there'll be an increase in illegal fishing and boat arrivals in Australia's northern waters with the expansion of marine parks.(Wednesday, 20/06/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Gulf fishermen say compo won't be enough

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Commercial fisherman in the Gulf of Carpentaria predict the industry will suffer as a result of new marine parks. (Friday, 15/06/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Ludwig says marine parks are a plus for fishermen

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The Federal Government says commercial fishermen will benefit from the proposed expansion of Commonwealth marine parks. (Friday, 15/06/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Fishing industry shocked by marine parks plan

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The commercial fishing industry says it's devastated by plans to create the world's largest marine park network. The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the announcement by Environment Minister Tony Burke, to expand the size of Commonwealth marine reserves to just over three million square kilometres. (Thursday, 14/06/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Questions raised over proposed marine parks

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www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201206/s3522454.htm
A map of proposed new marine parks has some questioning whether the federal environment and resources ministers see eye to eye.(Monday, 11/06/2012)

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