Australia: The seafood industry calls for more research on seismic testing

Published 2021년 8월 2일

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Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) is calling for more research on the impacts of seismic testing on fish stocks, following the release of a report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) that focused on a single fish species. SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta stated that while the AIMS study is interesting, it highlights the need for more research under real-world conditions due to the potential impacts of seismic activities on fish and marine species, including commercial catches, stock sustainability, and biodiversity. The SIA also expressed concerns about the potential harm of seismic surveys to other fish species, crustaceans, zooplankton, and other marine animals, and is advocating for alternative, less damaging technologies for future surveys.

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Seafood industry calls for more research on seismic testing under ‘real-world conditions’. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has called for more research into the impacts of seismic testing on fish stocks following the release of an Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) report which focuses on a singular ground-dwelling fish species. “We welcome research on the topic of seismic testing, and this study presents an interesting case, but ultimately it highlights there are significant knowledge gaps and more research under real-word conditions is needed,” SIA CEO Veronica Papacosta said. “Studies conducted to date generally report fish and marine species are impacted by seismic activities. These impacts have been shown to not only affect commercial catches, but stock sustainability, breeding activity, growth rates, increased mortality, feeding activity, animal health, displacement, and the biodiversity of ...

Source: Fish Focus