anna_lillith, 3 months ago

This year, areas like the #RoperRiver, are being exposed to the highest #FishingPressure in a decade.

Localised extinction for sawfish and river sharks is a real threat, with females giving birth in the same #rivers they were born in .

The window to save these species is rapidly closing. Urge the NT Fisheries Minister, Hon #MarkMonaghan, to take action now.

https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1343067/fact-sheet-limits-barramundi-fishery.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0arY2vGokSgmB5vpX5bUGS6XQqtBPEsx3dzF4tf7xtydCdYmff0SYX8Qs

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anna_lillith, 3 months ago

and increased concentration of #FishingPressure in areas like the #Daly and #Roper River regions.

• Phase-out commercial #gillnetting and implement alternative fishing methods that pose less risk to #EndangeredSpecies, such as line-caught barramundi.

• Install cameras on all of the fishing fleet by the end of 2024 to monitor the #bycatch of endangered species.

• Actively support #TraditionalOwners ' needs and aspirations in caring for Sea Country.

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