Tasmania’s coastal waters are in trouble. They are under threat from poor habitat protection, unsustainable aquaculture and climate change.
In Macquarie Harbour, the endangered Maugean skate is teetering on the brink of extinction. Australian Government Conservation Advice for the Maugean skate clearly identifies fish farming in Macquarie Harbour as causing the main impact on the Maugean skate. As a result, fish farming in the harbour is being reconsidered under national environmental law. The science is clear: fish farming in Macquarie Harbour needs to stop.
Elsewhere in Tasmania, coastal waters are experiencing cumulative impacts from the current, severe marine heatwave, invasive species, overfishing and unsustainable aquaculture.
As the state heads towards an election, it’s time to rethink salmon farming to safeguard the health of Tasmania’s unique coastal environment.
Join our panel in Ulverstone on 2 March for a public discussion on reassessing salmon farming in Tasmania.
Uncle Lindsay Hamilton, trawlwulwuy Elder, will provide a Welcome to Country.
Panellists:
Louise Cherrie, independent environmental consultant and former member of the EPA Board and Marine Farming Review Panel
Fiona Hamilton, trawlwulwuy woman of tebrakunna country, Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Officer and businesswoman
Jess Holgersson, Senior Associate, Equity Generation Lawyers
Cass Wright, Spokesperson, NW Tas for Clean Oceans
Peter George, President, Neighbours of Fish Farms
Eloise Carr is the Director of the Australia Institute Tasmania and will MC the event.
FREE to attend, but registration essential.