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flag Western Australia approved seismic blasting near Geraldton despite a new fishing ban to protect fish stocks, sparking environmental and economic concerns.

flag Western Australia approved seismic blasting near Geraldton despite a new demersal fishing ban aimed at protecting declining fish stocks. flag The Conservation Council warns the surveys harm demersal species through noise pollution, potentially damaging hearing and increasing predation, but asserts these risks were inadequately assessed. flag Pilot Energy, which holds the survey permit, acknowledged the need to revise its environmental plan and delayed the survey due to vessel availability, with a revised submission expected later in 2026. flag Fishers and opposition figures oppose the fishing ban, citing concerns over breeding periods and economic impacts, and a petition against the ban has drawn over 31,000 signatures.

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