Macquarie Harbour's water quality in Tasmania shows improvement, with rising oxygen levels attributed to industry investment and EPA regulation.
Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania shows signs of water quality improvement, according to the Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Recent data suggests a clear trend of improving oxygen levels in the harbour, which had been declining since 2010. The EPA attributes the improvement to industry and research investment in remediation and EPA regulation of the industry. The Tasmanian Government has committed over $2 million to establish a captive breeding program for the Maugean Skate, an endangered fish species that lives exclusively in the harbour.
June 27, 2024
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