
8. TAKING CARE WHEN BOATING AND ANCHORING TO AVOID DAMAGE TO WILDLIFE AND HABITAT
Boating increases the range of fishing possibilities but unskilled and thoughtless use of boats can lead to environmental damage. Taking care when boating means:
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• Showing care when boating and anchoring, particularly around reef or seagrass areas
• Avoiding disturbance to wildlife by excessive noise or harassment
• Keeping a constant vigil when boating to avoid collisions with wildlife
• Refuelling on land wherever possible and not discharging wastes, oil or sewage into the water
• Taking care with your boating speed to minimise erosion of riverbanks and shorelines from wave action
• Avoiding modification of or disturbance to fish habitat while boating and fishing.