Don't shrink Australia's ocean sanctuaries, scientists urge ministers
by Lenore Taylor Political editor from on (#132AA)
Federal review understood to recommend expanding areas permitted for commercial fishing which experts say will be 'terrible for the environment'
Australia's leading marine scientists are appealing to the federal government to reject a review expected to recommend a significant reduction in the size of ocean sanctuaries and an expansion of areas permitted for commercial fishing.
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