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<s1>Donald Trump’s administration has rejected a new rule aimed limiting sea animals being caught in fishing nets</s1>. <source>Picture: AP PHOTOS</source>                                             <source/>
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Trump government turns back on sea life rule

THE Trump administration on Tuesday threw out a new rule intended to limit the numbers of endangered whales and sea turtles getting caught in fishing nets off the West Coast, saying existing protections were already working

SEA LIFE Mooloolaba is searching for Queenslands Sea Turtle Champion aged between 11 and 14 who will work alongside marine biologists to educate the community and create awareness of the increasing threats that face turtles like these 2 month old Flatback Sea Turtle Hatchlings. Photo Lachie MillardContact Vicki Brown, Ocean Youth Program Co-ordinator0409619885
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US on board with ocean plan – but not accord

THE 193 UN member nations issued an urgent call for action at the weekend to reverse the decline in the health and productivity of the world’s oceans – with the United States backing the action plan but rejecting its support for the Paris agreement to tackle climate change

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Spear anglers gun for change

Spear anglers gun for change

ANGLERS could soon be allowed to legally kill the iconic Territory barramundi with spear guns under proposed changes to NT fisheries legislation.

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Going after the big beauties

Going after the big beauties

THE barra fishing may have been hard work, but by all accounts, last weekend’s annual Humminbird Corroboree Park Challenge was a great success.

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