Book Review - David Speller

Nicola Bynun - International Whaling Commission Attendee

Brian Scarsbrick
Coast Care

Anth and Dave are in the studio together for the first time in ages while Bron has the week off. It is currently warmer than it was all day yesterday ! The Sunsmart UV is low today (suprise) and the top end of the bay will probably be surfable !!

A fish has been discovered that seems to link fish to land based life. Apparently this fish looks a bit like a fish but has a skull and limbs of a land based beast. Search for Tiktaalik roseae or Nunuvut for more info.

Thurs 22nd June will see a Reefwatch seminar on rays and skates down at the Aquarium. Call Wendy of Reefwatch on 83417446 for more details. And watch out for the youth coastal conference

The book is called the Sea - Its a novel by John Banville. It is a quiet reflection on the life of a man in the shadow of the death of his wife. It explores memory, what we keep and what we throw out as our lives develop. The resonant theme is about how everyone has spent time at the beach in their childhood, where different worlds meet and mingle, to explore and understand different people that are united by the beach.

Nicola is off to the Carrabean for the IWC meeting (her 7th). Every year some of the same issues will be voted upon (as raised by Japan), and this will be the first meeting where the pro whalers will have a majority, possibly due to some interesting new member states, notably less developed countries recruited by Japan. The vast majority of the coutries joining have no history or interest in whaling.

Nicola indicated that there is no scientific reason for the alledged scientific whaling. It is noted that much of the research is about whale impacts on fish stocks, while most of the species hunted eat krill.

The chance of a good compromise ? - very low. Sorry

Brian is the CEO of Coast Care that pulls togeher 2000 community groups to give them a voice. The group has teamed up with the iconic Jack Thompson to promote coastcare input to sustainable fisheries.

Brian pointed out that fisheries is now becoming more sustainable as the industry realises that it needs to change (and is changing) to survive. FIshers are a bit like farmers. Most care a great deal about their environment as their future industry depends on it.

Coastcare volunteers do many activities upi rivers and estuaries that has a positive influence on fishing grounds, nurseries and hopefully fish stocks.

For more information, head to the website

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"Grow Fins"

"Great Ocean Road "

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David Holmes