THE first extensive system of marine sanctuaries in waters of Australia's south-east is set to be announced, ending long delays to a key plank of the Federal Government's oceans policy. The marine protected areas will cover large tracts of different ecosystems, from South Australia through Bass Strait to the NSW border, and around Tasmania. They will limit some fisheries that provide fish to Melbourne and Sydney, but should have little impact on boating and the oil and gas industry.
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