Fisheries sound approach to marine protection with funds for sanctuary



2:44 PM Tue 1 Jun 2010 GMT
Department of Fisheries Western Australia
The Western Australian State Budget has flagged an annual $1.5million from 2011-12 to ensure the protection of the marine environment of Camden Sound, about 300km north east of Broome. The strong economic foundations of the State Budget guarantees targeted and effective environmental protection initiatives. Fisheries Minister Norman Moore said the plan for Camden Sound Marine Park was focused on significant research, monitoring and compliance work. 'With the establishment of this new marine park, the State Government has shown how to strike a balance between the environment and development,' Mr Moore said. 'The funding announced in the Budget locks in the ...


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