Australia will create the world's largest network of
marine parks as the world "turns a corner" on ocean protection,
Environment Minister Tony Burke has announced.
The network, announced this morning, is made up of five main zones in offshore waters surrounding every state and territory.But the Government will have to pay up to $100 million in compensation to commercial fishers who will be locked out of some of the new marine parks.
"It's time for the world to turn a corner on protection of our oceans," Mr Burke said as he announced the plans today. Read more...
