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21 August 2007
Fishing sectors only effective argument against
better protection for Moreton Bay is scaremongering
The suggestion by some elements of the recreational fishing
sector that Redcliffe jetty was to be included in the high
protection zones for Moreton Bay Marine Park was misleading.
Mr. Simon Baltais, spokesperson for the Wildlife Preservation
Society of Queensland Bayside Branch said, “As a member
of the community panel (which includes recreational fishers)
reviewing the changes to the Moreton Bay Zoning Plan not once
did the EPA indicate Redcliffe Jetty would be included in
the high protection areas within the Moreton Bay Marine Park.”
“Throughout the review of the Moreton Bay Zoning Plan
it was very clear that recreational fishing spots, like Redcliffe
Jetty, were not going to be included into high protection
zones for reasons which are blatantly obvious. As well, neither
was there maps produced by the EPA that highlight Redcliffe
Jetty as being included into higher protection areas.”
said Mr. Baltais.
Mr. Baltais said, “Elements of the recreational fishing
sector who have suggested so are just plain scaremongering.”
“Clearly the only arguments they have to oppose the
need to provide better protection for Moreton Bay are those
not based on fact.” said Mr. Baltais.
Mr. Baltais said, “Many recreational fishers do have
a genuine concern for Moreton Bay and they will do their cause
justice by distancing themselves from those who show scant
regard for Moreton Bay’s future.”
Simon Baltais
WPSQBB
“Waterways Champion 2007” – Healthy Waterways
Mb: 0412 075 334
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