​Cardno's Dr Craig Blount, Senior Environmental Scientist, presented at a federal Senate inquiry into the efficacy and regulation of shark mitigation and deterrent measures on 17 March 2017.

Dr Blount was an invited speaker at the inquiry given he was co-author of a Cardno report to NSW Fisheries on emerging technologies for the protection of swimmers and surfers. His discussion focused on two technologies - shark deterrents and shark detectors - either of which can theoretically protect swimmers and surfers. Deterrents aim to keep sharks away from swimmers and surfers; detectors aim to warn swimmers and surfers that a shark is nearby.

The Australian Senate inquiry has particular reference to:

  • research into shark numbers, behaviour and habitat
  • the regulation of mitigation and deterrent measures under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, including exemptions from a controlled action under section 158
  • the range of mitigation and deterrent measures currently in use
  • emerging mitigation and deterrent measures
  • bycatch from mitigation and deterrent measures
  • alternatives to currently employed mitigation and deterrent measures, including education
  • the impact of shark attacks on tourism and related industries
  • any other relevant matters.

For more information on Cardno's expertise on shark deterrents and detectors, contact:

Craig Blount
Senior Environmental Scientist
Ph: +61 2 9024 7035
Craig.Blount@cardno.com.au

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