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New Laws To Protect Marine Mammals In Australia

By Matt J. Weiss, September 9, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
In Australia, laws will be changed so that tourists going to visit the seals. The laws will prohibit boats, aircrafts, pedestrians and cars from approaching seals.

Other laws will create a permit system for aircraft whale watchers and longer licenses for those by sea vessel.

Additionally, the whale emergency arrangements will be getting a re-boost.  The laws should be an effective in keeping the precious wildlife, and precious tourism resource, safe. 
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