Marine protection dividend paper on NineMSN

CPD Marine economy fellow Caroline Hoisington’s paper found that 15 years is a minimum period to assess the impact of marine parks, and that the reserves also deliver clear social & economic benefits to their local communities.

The NineMSN account reveals:

More than six months after the NSW government opened up marine sanctuaries to recreational fishing, a new report is warning the pastime can have as much damage as its commercial counterparts.

Read the NineMSN article on the Marine protection dividend paper online

This article was also published in The Australian, The Mercury and on 7 News

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