Marine Reserve from Rock pool “kiddies corner” South Palm Beach

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The issue

The undersigned petition is asking the legislative Assembly to reinstate the small area surrounding the southern internal headland of Palm Beach back to a Marine Park. 
This area is over fished from ‘offshore’ as is from ‘onshore’ from both fishermen, Spearfishing and lobster catching.This area has become overcrowded with spear fishermen and teenagers frequently visiting the area weekdays but more often on the weekend all day and public holidays everyday due to its easy access. 
This area has had beautiful marine life with groupers taking residence.
Sadly most have been taken. As a resident we are finding fish still alive caught up on hooks and line. Fish being cleaned next to the ocean pool with entrails and heads floating in the pool. 
We would like to see the area used for snorkelling and sight seeing, swimming and kayaking or any other marine activity with out something getting killed. At the moment we have people jumping off jump rock enjoying a beautiful ocean aquarium only to be met with spear fisher men/women. 
Please help us with this cause as we see this area as one of Sydney’s most precious and ecologically endangered areas.

Let’s keep it alive so our kids can enjoy it in years to come.

Thank you.

The Decision Makers

Hon Rob stokes member for Pittwater nsw
Hon Rob stokes member for Pittwater nsw

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