The federal government has announced $28 million in funding
to improve water quality in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour — the only known
location of the endangered Maugean skate.
There are 11 salmon farming leases held in Macquarie Harbour
— operated by Petuna Aquaculture, Huon Aquaculture and Tassal.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is considering a
request to review a 2012 decision allowing the expansion of salmon farms in the
harbour, but has not provided a time frame on when she will make her decision..........
No comments:
Post a Comment