The Australian government has announced plans to create the a huge marine
protection zone in the Coral Sea off the eastern coast of Queensland,
Australia. The reserve would span an area of approximately 990,000 sq km
(larger than France).
A 90 day public consultation period will take place through which the
government hopes to finalize the plans. Meanwhile oil and gas exploration
has been banned. Commercial and recreational fishing is permitted in
certain areas.
The proposed Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve if implemented will
contribute a lot to preserving a lot of oce... more »
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