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Seismic blasting off Dongara's coast threatens marine life, particularly rock lobster and dhufish, and Western Australian fishing industries.
🟡 Medium · Statement20 November 2025 · 1,198 words
Seismic blasting near Dongara imperils marine life and WA's fishing industry; urgent action needed.
Federal approval of seismic blasting endangers WA's fishing industry and marine ecosystems.
“This seismic blasting will go for 24 hours a day for up to 40 days—that is the approval it has been given by the federal government—in 946 square kilometres off the beautiful coast of Dongara in the Mid West.”
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Members who spoke
McNeill, Sophie
Topics
seismic blastingmarine lifefishing industryenvironmental protection
· 20 November 2025
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