❓ Mr. Blayney inquired about advice sought from the Department of Fisheries regarding manta ray protection following reports of spearing at Ningaloo Marine Park. The Minister confirms advice was received and outlines the Department's recommendations for enhanced protection.
AnsweredQoN 3228Legislative Assembly
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Have you requested advice from the Department of Fisheries regarding the protection of Manta rays: (a) If yes, on what date was this information requested; and (b) why was the information sought and will you table the advice received from the Department of Fisheries?
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Answered
14 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Fisheries
Response time
9 days
Yes. (a) 25 January 2018 (b) An online petition contained reports that manta rays were being speared at Ningaloo Marine Park. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Department) advised that these reports could not be confirmed.
The advice received from the Department was that protection for manta rays throughout Western Australia can be achieved by adding all species of manta rays to the totally protected fish provisions of the Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995. The Department further advised that to implement this prohibition a Section 43 Order, prohibiting the take of manta rays, would need to be drafted. This protection could be transitioned into the regulations under Aquatic Resource Management Act 2016.
The advice received from the Department was that protection for manta rays throughout Western Australia can be achieved by adding all species of manta rays to the totally protected fish provisions of the Fish Resources Management Regulations 1995. The Department further advised that to implement this prohibition a Section 43 Order, prohibiting the take of manta rays, would need to be drafted. This protection could be transitioned into the regulations under Aquatic Resource Management Act 2016.
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