A proposed ban on recreational fishing has sparked anger among the angling community, with some saying it will ruin the industry.

But Premier Mark McGowan has defended the ban, saying without it, and I quote - “there won’t be any fish”

So, where does the truth lie? To help us understand it all is director of the centre for marine futures at UWA, Professor Jessica Meeuwig.

A proposed ban on recreational fishing has sparked anger among the angling community, with some saying it will ruin the industry.
But Premier Mark McGowan has defended the ban, saying without it, and I quote - “there won’t be any fish”
So, where does the truth lie? To help us understand it all is director of the centre for marine futures at UWA, Professor Jessica Meeuwig.

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