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WA seismic blasting plans ‘fly in the face’ of demersal fishing ban, conservationists warn

Conservation Council WA warns seismic blasting for gas exploration threatens new demersal fishing ban protecting species with severe risk of decline, risking recovery of fish stocks.

WA’s peak environmental body says while a ban on demersal fishing is necessary to protect species recovery into the future, it was undermined by approvals for seismic blasting to explore for new gas reserves.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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