Geelong Star back in South Coast waters after albatross death ban lifted

By Alasdair McDonald
February 2 2016 - 3:32pm
The Geelong Star operators Seafish Tasmania have made changes to the boat's net sonde cable following the deaths of seven albatross.
The Geelong Star operators Seafish Tasmania have made changes to the boat's net sonde cable following the deaths of seven albatross.

The Geelong Star super trawler has returned to Far South Coast waters after advice from seabird experts following the recent deaths of seven albatross due to the vessel’s net sonde cable, including five birds “in a single shot”.

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