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Seismic surveying reduces whiting catch rate by 99.5 per cent, research finds – ABC News
New research into the effects of seismic surveying on fish catch rates finds the near-total depletion of whiting in areas affected by an oil and gas exploration technique.
New research into the effects of seismic surveying on fish catch rates has found the near-total depletion of whiting in affected areas.
Key points:
- Catch rates for whiting were down 99.5 per cent in areas affected by seismic surveying
- The regulator, NOPSEMA, is assessing whether the company responsible is doing enough to compensate fishers
- The industry association for trawl fishers says 25 fishers have had their incomes destroyed without fair payment
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