Trawling halted in South Pacific


	Trawling halted in South Pacific

Togo

5-6-2007 4:47 PM

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conservatio, environment, ecology

Togo says:

Thank goodness something is being done....you would think something like this would be on a major news channel.

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5-6-2007 5:51 PM

adamc

Yep, it's a pity that we know the ins and outs of Paris Hilton's life, but nothing about trawling and its effect on the planet.

Always good to see Aussie blood in the clipiverse (I'm from Brissie). See u around Togo.

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