Chuck Hill posted: " Map showing the Kimberley Marine Park. The shaded area is a National Park Zone ('no take' zone). ABC.net.au reports the Australian Border Force has seized 30 Indonesian fishers and destroyed three boats in a crackdown against illegal fishing in the 74," Chuck Hill's CG Blog "Australian Border Force crackdown nets 30 foreign fishers, destroys three boats off Kimberley coast" –ABC.net.AU Chuck Hill Jan 1 Map showing the Kimberley Marine Park. The shaded area is a National Park Zone ('no take' zone). ABC.net.au reports the Australian Border Force has seized 30 Indonesian fishers and destroyed three boats in a crackdown against illegal fishing in the 74,469 km2 (28,753 sq mi) Kimberley Marine Park, established in 2018, off Northwestern Australia. The combined catch of the three fishing vessels was over a ton of trepang (sea cucumber). Australian sea cucumber sells for about $350 per kilogram.(ABC Midwest & Wheatbelt: Chris Lewis) In addition to the loss of marine catch, there is fear that the fishermen, who frequently come ashore, may bring with them livestock diseases common in Indonesia but not present in Australia. An illegal fishing vessel is destroyed at sea.(Supplied: Australian Border Force) Australia has been seeing a resurgence of illegal fishing in their EEZ including Marine Parks, and there have been calls for more vigorous enforcement. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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