Forest & Bird Otago-Southland regional manager Sue Maturin holds the South-East Marine Protection Forum recommendations at the Sandfly Bay Wildlife Refuge, coastline of which is part of a proposed marine reserve. Reporter Shawn McAvinue talks to a recreational fisherman and a conservationist about the option that includes three marine reserves near Dunedin. Tautuku Fishing Club president Brett Bensemann holds the South-East Marine Protection Forum recommendations near Smaills Beach, which is part of a proposed marine reserve. Photo: Shawn McAvinueTautuku Fishing Club president Brett Bensemann, of Dunedin, said the club supported one marine reserve being created near Dunedin — the proposed reserve in Papanui Canyon. She disagreed with Mr Bensemann that a coastal marine reserve would put fishers’ lives at risk.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2018 15:00 UTC