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Monte Bello Islands fishing closures - 10 December 2004 13:07:17

Terry Fuller

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http://www.naturebase.net/news/news.cgi?item=1102650084

10/12/2004 More marine parks for Western Australia

The State Government stepped up its commitment to creating a world-class marine parks system today, creating two new parks in the Montebello-Barrow Islands area....

Environment Minister Judy Edwards and Fisheries Minister Kim Chance said the Montebello Islands Marine Park, the Barrow Island Marine Park and Barrow Island Marine Management Area ... were formally created today.

"This will help implement the Gallop Government's aim to be a world leader in marine conservation and biodiversity and the protection of coral reefs," Dr Edwards said.

"The Montebello-Barrow islands are a significant nesting area for marine turtles and the surrounding waters support important coral reefs and unique offshore mangrove communities.

"Coral reef communities occur through the proposed reserves. There is a high diversity of hard corals and six species of mangroves found.

"It is significant that the Montebello-Barrow Island park is also within the State's most productive petroleum area and is used for various marine based activities including pearling, tourism, recreational fishing and commercial fishing."

The Montebello Islands Marine Park will extend over 59,000ha of which 49 per cent will be sanctuary zones. The Barrow Island Marine Park will be a 100 per cent sanctuary zone and the Barrow Island Marine Management Area, that will extend over 148,500ha will provide an important buffer for the two parks.

Mr Chance said the sanctuary zones would be supported by multiple-use marine management areas.

"These will provide for sustainable commercial and recreational activities including petroleum exploration and development where these activities are approved by the Environmental Protection Authority," he said.

"A crucial part of the development of the new marine reserves at the Montebello-Barrow islands ... has been the involvement of the community and industry," the Minister said.

"A community-based advisory committee developed the Montebello-Barrow islands marine reserves proposal, including the boundaries, purpose and zoning of the reserves. There also was extensive input from the community and other stakeholders.

Indicative management plans for both the Montebello-Barrow islands reserves were released for a three-month public comment period earlier this year. The comments received were considered and, where appropriate, incorporated into the respective plans.

Minister for the Environment's office: 9220 5050

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 10 December 2004 17:57:10

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I've just put a comment in the Newsroom on this latest anti-fishing move by the Gallop government and I'm just to angry to post mopre about it right now.

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 10 December 2004 17:58:14

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See the news? Frank Prokop & Hon J Edwards..........

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 11 December 2004 6:43:14

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It seemed a bit hard to get the recfisher's view accross in the 3 seconds they gave Frank, would be good to see a debate on this issue with some decent air time.

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 2 September 2005 23:28:53

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NOT IMPRESSED!
I'm a resident in Newman and I don't mind spending my hard earned to drive 600+km to the coast to go fishing when I can. I don't "fill the freezer", just happy to bring a few fillets home that I don't eat while I'm there. Have never "bagged out" anyway. Closing off areas to recfishers that live in the near vacinity(?) shows just how big this state is and how small the minds are of those that "take our suggestions into consideration". I think I might as well just stop voting, 'cos I'm not selling my boat and taking up knitting. Please keep the info coming, as this seems to be the only place I find out about these things.

Thank you,

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 7:53:20

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Extract from Media Statement released on Easter Monday

Management plans to protect pristine marine biodiversity.

Environment Minister David Templeman today released management plans to protect some of the State's most pristine marine reserves.

The final management plans are the result of extensive community consultation and are designed to preserve and protect the.... Montebello/Barrow Islands Marine Conservation Reserves and the surrounding Barrow Island Marine Management Area.

"The Montebello/Barrow Islands are some of the most beautiful and unique marine environments anywhere along the Western Australian coast and have significant recreational and economic value," Mr Templeman said. ......

Under the new management plan, for the Montebello/Barrow Island Marine conservation reserve, all of the Barrow Island Marine Park and about 49 per cent of the Montebello Islands Marine Park will be included in sanctuary zones.

"The islands are a significant breeding ground and nesting area for marine turtles and the waters surrounding the islands support important coral reefs, distinctive mangrove communities and a stunningly diverse tropical fauna," Mr Templeman said.

"The area is also part of the State's most productive petroleum region, produces high quality pearls and provides a range of excellent tourism and recreational opportunities.

"While there will be sanctuary zones, large areas of the reserves remain open to recreational and commercial fishing, with more than half of the Montebello Islands Marine Park and more than 95 per cent of the Barrow Island Marine Management area available for these pursuits."

Copies of the management plans will be available from Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) offices in Kensington, Fremantle, Broome and Kununurra and on DEC’s NatureBase website http://www.naturebase.net/content/view/2735/770/ Minister's office - 9220 5050
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Here is a map of the proposed zoning. There are more maps in the Management Plan.

TerryF
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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 7:59:02

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Justin Casey

NOT IMPRESSED!
I'm a resident in Newman and I don't mind spending my hard earned to drive 600+km to the coast to go fishing when I can. I don't "fill the freezer", just happy to bring a few fillets home that I don't eat while I'm there. Have never "bagged out" anyway. Closing off areas to recfishers that live in the near vacinity(?) shows just how big this state is and how small the minds are of those that "take our suggestions into consideration". I think I might as well just stop voting, 'cos I'm not selling my boat and taking up knitting. Please keep the info coming, as this seems to be the only place I find out about these things.

Thank you,

Justin

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 11:53:25

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I have just spent Easter camping south of Cape Range National Park, the land is Commonwealth Government, this particular piece of beach is part of the Winderabandi Sanctuary Zone, beach fish yes, boat fish no, but it does not appear to stop people, ignorance is alive and well especially amongst intra/interstate visitors.

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 11:57:38

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quote:

beach fish yes, boat fish no, but it does not appear to stop people, ignorance is alive and well especially amongst intra/interstate visitors.

Ignorance or apathy Mark?

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 12:06:38

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Or deliberate civil disobedience??

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 13:39:06

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Mancey one group I pointed out the Zone to were from Perth and their attitude was we are only taking a few fish, I replied thats not the idea of a no boat fishing zone, I got the feeling it was like talking to a brick wall, that was one group, how many do it? I hate no fishing zones and all the crap that goes towards declaring them but they are a fact of life in marine parks.

Jamie civil disobedience is the norm here, surely when in a marine park or national park you find out the local does and dont's, especially in relation to marine parks its not that hard, this place is saturated with tourist, campers and fisher types, disregarding local rules can lead to more drastic measures at the expence of the locals and those people who like to get away from it all.

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 13:41:45

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quote:

Jamie civil disobedience is the norm here, surely when in a marine park or national park you find out the local does and dont's, especially in relation to marine parks its not that hard, this place is saturated with tourist, campers and fisher types, disregarding local rules can lead to more drastic measures at the expence of the locals and those people who like to get away from it all.

But if people don't agree with what has been done re closures can you blame them??

Without community support laws mean nothing.

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 12 April 2007 15:17:32

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Totally agree with you Jamie, this particular Zone was originally from Winderabandi Point north to Sandy Point, when the final draft came out it encompassed Winderabandi Point north to the southern boundary of Cape Range National Park, further north than originally planned. It also takes in Doddy's Camp which was a favoured boat fishing/camping area for locals and tourist alike. Doddy's still attracts campers but not to the degree it use to.

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 13 April 2007 8:21:01

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We are being governed by fools, and every day in every way they wish to remind us of this sad fact.

The alternative marine park proposals submitted to the government during their "wide consultation" had strong support from the various recreational sectors and would have been both effective from both conservation and management perspectives.

Still, I have no intention of letting ill-conceived lines on a chart having any impact on any of my future fishing trips. And that is very sad, that after over twenty years of active fisheries conservation I find myself very opposed to this government's version of it.

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RE: New Montebello-Barrow Islands Marine Parks - 13 April 2007 8:56:26

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The Rowleys and Montebellos are viewed by a lot of fishos as a once in a lifetime pilgrimage. As per the other areas they've closed off around the state, there's hundreds of ways they could have limited the impact without affecting recs to the extent they have.

If they want support from the rec sector for their boundaries, they need to respect the views of the recs. As we've been shafted again, I think quite a few people will be ignoring the rules.

The best way to earn respect is to give it.

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