Shark Finning Fishery Proposed in Queensland
Queensland are following through on proposals to hand out shark fin licenses to allow unlimited shark fishing along the Queensland Coast, including the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, and the Marine Parks of Moreton Bay and the Great Sandy Straits.
http://www.amcs.org.au/default2.asp?active_page_id=490
There's a pretyped letter on the following link, if you would like to add your voice to the objection:
http://www.amcs.org.au/default2.asp?active_page_id=491
And here's a couple of email addresses, if you would rather draft something of your own.
ThePremier@premiers.qld.gov.au
Anna Bligh MP Premier of Queensland
Peter.Garrett.MP@aph.gov.au
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett
I was toying with the idea of a trip to Oz this winter.... not any more though. :mad: