The Greens have launched a plan to close loopholes in federal legislation that would remove lethal shark nets.

The plan would involve alternative measures to prevent shark attacks such as shark spotter programs, eco-shark barriers, and increased public education,

Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Bond University Dr Daryl McPhee told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "I think we need to transition away from lethal methods but we need not to rush, we need to bring the whole community along with us."

The Greens have launched a plan to close loopholes in federal legislation that would remove lethal shark nets.
The plan would involve alternative measures to prevent shark attacks such as shark spotter programs, eco-shark barriers, and increased public education,
Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Bond University Dr Daryl McPhee told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "I think we need to transition away from lethal methods but we need not to rush, we need to bring the whole community along with us."

Tune in to 4BC Afternoons, weekdays from 12pm-3pm.

Tune in to 4BC Afternoons, weekdays from 12pm-3pm.

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