Pair trawling approval clears way for Eden, Ulladulla ships to work South Coast waters

By Liz Tickner
Updated May 16 2017 - 3:50pm, first published 3:49pm

The federal government has approved “pair trawling” in Australian waters, giving the green light for two fishing vessels domiciled in Eden and Ulladulla to carry out the controversial practice, which recreational fishing groups and conservationists say will deplete fish stocks and pose a threat to protected species.

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