Bluefin stocks recovering but seafood industry served up a mixed bag in new Marine Park plan

A new draft South East Marine Parks Management Plan has been unveiled by Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment and Water. But while it has been designed to bolster marine biodiversity protection, some industry leaders say the plan has introduced new challenges. They have warned that while there are wins for conservation, the reduced fishing access will have unintended consequences and consumers are likely to face higher seafood prices as fisheries grapple with shrinking grounds and rising costs.