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Protect your patch

by GBRMPA 9 Nov 2018 11:56 UTC
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"Protect your patch" campaign kicked off this week in Seaforth, north of Mackay. It aims to inform locals about how illegal recreational fishing in no-take zones can deplete fish stocks and reduce biodiversity.

You can do your bit to help protect the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park the next time you're out in the Marine Park.

Although we know that most fishers and marine parks users are doing the right thing, there are some who are poaching from no-take green zones and threatening the health of the Reef.

At a time when the Reef is under increasing pressure; every act of illegal fishing is impacting the Reef.

You can help protect your patch by reporting poaching or any suspected illegal activity you see.

24-HOUR HOTLINE: 1800 380 048 (Free call) or via our online incident reporting form.

Report suspected illegal activity 1800 380 048 (Free call) or via our online incident reporting form.

Read more here

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