Factory trawler Geelong Star halted by AFMA after killing albatrosses

By Stan Gorton
Updated January 29 2016 - 5:09pm, first published 4:55pm
FACTORY TRAWLER: The factory trawler Geelong Star. Photo supplied by Small Pelagic Fishery Industry Association
FACTORY TRAWLER: The factory trawler Geelong Star. Photo supplied by Small Pelagic Fishery Industry Association

Following a higher than expected level of albatross mortalities on the Geelong Star’s last fishing trip in the Small Pelagic Fishery, the vessel will not fish again until additional mitigation measures are agreed by Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) to minimise any further interactions.

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