AAP General News (Australia)
04-01-2001
Vic: More action needed on marine pests opposition
The Victorian opposition is calling for more action to combat the problem of marine
pests in Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.
Opposition environment spokesman VICTOR PERTON says the pests, particularly a voracious
starfish called the northern pacific seastar, are destroying the bay environment.
He says Environment and Conservation Minister SHERRYL GARBUTT is refusing to tackle the problem.
Helping to publicise Marine Pest Day, Mr PERTON says the starfish are threatening the
commercial fisheries and shellfish industries, as well as recreational fishing and diving.
Comment from the minister is not immediately available.
AAP RTV imc/clr/jmt
KEYWORD: PESTS (MELBOURNE)
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