The government's marine park plans are diabolical for ocean protection | Jessica Meeuwig

It is tempting to accept a poor outcome rather than nothing, but the proposed plans are neither evidence-based nor balanced o Graham Readfearn: The 'best' outcome? How the marine park plans divided scientists and conservationistsOn 20 March, the environment minister, Josh Frydenberg, released the management plans for Australian Marine Parks "for all Australians", indicating that these plans demonstrate a "balanced and scientific evidence-based approach to ocean protection".The management plans are neither balanced nor evidence-based, a position that was supported by over 1,400 Australian and international marine researchers in response to the draft plans, released last year for public consultation. Continue reading...