Introduction
Tasmanian waters is home to some of the most spectacular marine
life and best diving on the planet.
The Tasmanian
Conservation Trust has been working for the protection of the
marine environment for many years.
The
TCT has been involved with issues relating to marine reserves,
aquaculture, water pollution and fisheries management.
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At
the State level, the TCT is represented on bodies such as the
Scalefish Fishery Advisory Committee (FAC), Scallop FAC, Crustacean
FAC, Abalone FAC, the Marine and Marine Industries Council, the
Seal Forum and the Marine Recreational Fishery Council. At the
national level we are represented on the Shark Management Advisory
Committee (MAC) and Scallop MAC.
Issues
There
are some major conservation issues in Tasmania's marine environment.
These links provide more information.
Submissions
Below are a series of links to a selection of submissions relating
to the marine environment. Most are available as downloadable
PDF files.