Radio Australia News: Australian gillnet fishing measures to help protected species
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority has introduced new measures to ensure the gillnet fishing industry keeps better records when protected species are caught.
The authority says some vessel operators have not been keeping accurate records when they catch sea lions or other protected species.
From May, the first boundaries around South Australia's sea lion colonies will be extended to protect them from gillnet fishers.
The authority says cameras will also be installed on all gillnet fishing vessels or independent scientific observers will be on board.
It says trials show onboard cameras are effective for fisheries monitoring.
A spokesman
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