Operators in WA's Western Rock Lobster fishery say they are losing significant amounts of catch and equipment due to cargo ships straying from established shipping lanes.
abc.net.au/news/lobster-fishers-cargo-ships-fishing-gear-damage-wa/102185372West Australian lobster fishers say large cargo ships are regularly destroying thousands of dollars worth of fishing gear, and they are calling for better understanding and respect from large ocean vessels for their $500 million industry.
Mr Barret has fished in this water for 25 years but said this season he had lost more fishing gear than ever due to it being "run over" by cargo ships.
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