Hopeful moment for marine conservation in Tasmania

A hopeful moment for marine conservation occurred in Tasmania this week, with the Tasmanian Premier announcing a commitment to establish a Marine Environment Act.

The wild island of Tasmania has some of the most outstanding marine ecosystems globally, with marine life found nowhere else on Earth.

From rare sea sponges, to corals, temperate reefs, an extraordinary diversity and complexity of marine life, Tasmania is a jewel of marine values, healthy fisheries and coastal landscapes globally. 

In a world struggling with global warming, environmental degradation and pollution, Tasmania has the potential to be a shining beacon where people, their lifestyle and a thriving economy can go hand in hand with global leadership on conservation. 

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Shaw's cowfish. Just one of the many weird, wonderful and extraordinary plants and animals that call Tasmania's marine landscapes home. Image: Marcio Conrado
This week, the Tasmanian government announced their commitment to establishing a Marine Environment Act (MEA).

Through this act, the government has committed to bringing a science, community driven and ecosystem based approach to looking after Tasmania's marine environment and coasts. 

This is a hopeful moment for improving conservation of Tasmania's marine environment and is testimony to the thoughtful and gentle advocacy of coastal communities, fishers and nature advocates who love Tasmania's coasts, way of life, and extraordinary marine underwater landscapes. The big dream is for a future where we hand onto future generations an island as well looked after or better than that which we inherited. 

Kuno has been gently supporting this work with local communities and groups in Tasmania and looks forward to continuing to support local groups to bring this hopeful moment to life. 

You can listen in to this ABC radio story featuring Environment Tasmania's Rebecca Howarth on the act and what it could mean for Tasmania. 

The wild island of Tasmania has some of the most outstanding marine ecosystems globally, with marine life found nowhere else on Earth.
Phill Pullinger
Phill Pullinger
Phill is a GP, conservationist, author of Tarkine Trails, and co-founder of Kuno. Phill has broad...


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