Wednesday, June 04, 2008
::: Email this to a mate :::
Comments: Leave your comments at the end of the article. There are currently 2 comments for this article.
Cabinet is expected soon to announce its final decision on the creation of a network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Bruny Bioregion, following an Inquiry by the RPDC which began on June 6 2005. To mark this 3rd anniversary, Tasmanians are calling for a network of marine reserves to protect this spectacular asset. The RPDC has clearly stated, “The assessment of the final recommended MPAs shows that if any of these areas are not declared then the Strategy’s primary goal to establish a comprehensive and representative system would not be met. If the size or level of protection for any of these recommended areas is reduced, then the primary goal to achieve an adequate system would not be met.”
What: Rally for marine conservation
Where: Town Hall, Hobart
When: World Environment Day, Thursday June 5th 12.30 - 1.30
Speakers: Christian Bell of the Tasmanian Conservation Trust will explain why marine protected areas (MPAs) matter and what benefits they provide. Tom Baxter, Lecturer in Corporate Governance at the University of Tasmania will speak on the positive role governments can and should play in developing marine reserves. Jon Bryan will show stunning underwater photography of the marine life of Tasmania’s Bruny Bioregion and explain why the south-eastern corner of Tasmania is the “jewel in the crown” of Tasmanias marine environment. Cassy O’Connor (Save Ralphs Bay) will be M.C.
The combined organizations call on Tasmania’s new Premier to ensure that Cabinet respects the RPDC recommendations.
The Rally for Marine Conservation is jointly hosted by Save Ralphs Bay Inc, the Tasmanian Conservation Trust, the Tasmanian Marine Naturalists Association, the Tasmanian National Parks Association, The Wilderness Society, Ocean Planet, Environment Tasmania and the Australian Marine Conservation Society.
Good effort guys, looked like a good turnout on the evening news. Hopefully now with a change in premier, Bartlett will tell Llewellyn to pull his head in, and accept that Tasmanian needs a comprehensive, adequate, and representative system of marine protected areas.
you all really want to see us small commercial fisherman go @#!# up dont ya you should pick on some one else and leve our perfectly fine fishing spots alone
>> Comments are moderated - defamatory or offensive content is not acceptable. Threats of any kind are not acceptable. Put simply, play the ball, not the (wo)man. Frivolous and inane comments will not be published. CoastView reserves the right to edit or remove any comment for any reason. Your public comments will include your email details, if available. Don't enter your email details if you don't want them posted. If you have concerns or issues with specific comments please contact admin@coastview.com.au
Arthurs Lake
|
Bay of Fires
|
Clifton Beach
|
Cremorne
|
|---|---|---|---|
Eaglehawk Neck
|
Hobart
|
Derwent cam currently offline | More to come . . . |
CoastView / VirtualTasmania webcams around Tasmania:
Click image to launch camera page in new window
40% (77)
58% (110)
2% (4)Disclaimer: Reasonable efforts have been taken to ensure the voting process is both fair and secure. However, no online poll can fully guarantee true `one person - one vote`.