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Following a number of spear fishing incidents in which Blue Gropers were targeted, fishing of Blue Groper in NSW has been banned by any method, in new changes to strengthen protection of the species. A 12-month trial period will be put in place to allow the Department of Primary Industries to undertake consultation. Breaches may result in a $500 penalty infringement, or run the risk of court-imposed fines of $22,000 and/or 6 months imprisonment. Awareness raising activities will be undertaken, such as education activities and social media campaigns to improve community knowledge about the species and related restrictions. Background articles:
Man may face prosecution for allegedly spearfishing three blue groper on NSW south coast Man fined $500 for spearing blue groper at Sydney beach Further reading: Iconic Blue Groper now protected in NSW NSW Government introduces ban on all types of blue groper fishing (listen to the radio segment) Australian Marine Conservation Society - Blue Groper Any fishing of NSW’s beloved blue groper could lead to jail under new ban
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