Save the Skate
Reconsideration of Marine Farming Expansion, Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
Media release
Recognised as one of the values of Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area, the endangered Maugean skate is heading for extinction without Australian Government intervention.
The science is clear: fish farming in Macquarie Harbour must end to save the skate.
New scientific evidence has resulted in a substantial change in circumstances since the decision that allowed large-scale fish farming. Environment Minister Plibersek should revoke this decision and replace it with one that recognises the clearly unacceptable impacts of this foreign-owned industry that provides few jobs and pays less tax.