Guerilla campaign has put Woolworths & Coles Supermarkets on notice re: greenwashing sustainability claims of Tasmanian salmon despite it being a driver of extinction risk for the Maugean skate. ✏️ Michael Dahlstrom au.news.yahoo.com/coles-and-wool…

You'd need 2 more shark bites p/yr at non-netted beaches to prove shark culls in NSW reduce risk. I'd prefer use of drones, tagging/tracking sharks & education program. Shark nets are redundant in NSW & must not return. 📜sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬SouthernSharkEG

Confusing movement for progress? 🤔 Current nature laws are failing *cough* maugean skate *cough* & reform of the EPBC Act is urgently needed.

Prepping for tonight's event NSW Parliament House where the spectrum of movers, makers and shakers in NSW will come together to discuss the future of shark nets in a bid to never see the nets return. Shark socks... be rude not to!

L-R: Lawrence Chlebeck from HSI Australia , Northern Beaches councillor Kristyn Glanville 🌻💚🌊 & Dr Chris Pepin-Neff opening discussions re: retiring shark nets in NSW NSW Parliament House

Rays for days

Good: Maugean skate & hatchlings doing relatively well in captivity. Bad: Can't put skates back in a sickly Macquarie Harbour, primarily cos of salmon farming Ugly: No decision yet from Tanya Plibersek on fate of salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour. themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/…

Work with #sharks, #rays, or #chimaeras in New Zealand or any Pacific Islands? 🦈Tell us where you think the most important areas are! I'm here to help you through the @sharkrayareas process🌏 Please share widely w/ your colleagues. Message for details! IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group Shark Conservation Fund

Human/wildlife conflict = BIG challenges. Understanding 'how many' & 'where they are' of several shark spp. is crucial to quantify before any mgmt decisions regarding shark catch are made. Otherwise, it's a cull by another name... abc.net.au/news/rural/202… via ABC Australia

How do you engage Aussies & connect them to the plight of Australia's deep-sea sharks & rays? With art AND science of course! "Fantastical Sharks and Rays " opens September 7 Australian Museum on Gadigal land, Sydney. 🎥 Innocean Australia

Conservationists upbeat as zebra shark reintroduction in Raja Ampat gathers pace buff.ly/45Ae4H4

"A reset in the approach to commercial inshore barramundi fishing must be based on a model centred around Traditional Owners... who are deeply committed to the sustainable management of fisheries for all Territorians." - Northern Land Council nlc.org.au/the-future-of-…