New Great Barrier Reef policy announced

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New Great Barrier Reef policy announced

by GBRMPA 18 Sep 2023 09:40 AEST

Policy on fish aggregating devices and artificial reefs © Commonwealth of Australia (Reef Authority)

Following a three-month consultation and a review of the best available science, the Reef Authority has implemented a new policy on fish aggregating devices (FAD) and artificial reefs in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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