'Shark nets and drum lines protect no one and kill all kinds of marine life each year.' 9News
Mr Nellist loved the ocean but was not supportive of two safety measures."Shark nets and drum lines protect no one and kill all kinds of marine life each year," Mr Nellist wrote on Facebook.They span across 51 of the state's most popular beaches including Palm Beach, Manly, Freshwater, Balmoral, Bondi, Bronte and Cronulla.The effectiveness of shark nets is being questioned.The mesh is made-up of submerged fishing nets suspended in the middle of the ocean with gaps on either side.
In recent months, Northern Beaches, Newcastle, Waverley, Randwick and Central Coast councils have voted in favour of removing the nets.The councils claim they provide a false sense of security and threaten marine life."If you look out here, they're 800 metres out and they're like a handkerchief hanging in the ocean.A push is now underway to improve surf safety through technology such as drones, shark tagging, and more SMART drumlines.
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