Jul 25 2011
ARE FISHY IMPORTS KILLING AUSTRALIAN PIPPIES?
SOS-NEWS was contacted by two concerned fisherman that the demise of the Australian “pipi” shell fish, both consumed and used for fishing bait, maybe from imported contaminated out of date products government know nothing about.
Our inquiry started in Batemans Bay a NSW holiday haven for families trying their luck at fishing. The favourite bait is this tiny shellfish clam “Pippies” that can be found along shore line sand all around Australia or buy imported ones at the bait shop.
Empty shells in abundance around Batemans Bay beaches, never before seen raised further concern of local fishermen drawing attention to the very prevalent reducing size of the few surviving pippies found on the beach.
NSW Government are aware to a decline of pippies having introduced a 40cm diameter minimum set in place for harvesting to solve their assumption the pipi is over fished. Chances of finding one over 40cm is rare due to a stunted growth of most pippies found on beaches.
What is causing destruction of Australian Pippies?



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