Australian Seabird Rescue says wildlife is paying the price for fishing boom

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Wildlife rescuers on the New South Wales north coast say there has been a dramatic spike in the number of seabirds being injured by fishing tackle.

Key points:

• Wildlife rescuers say reports of injured seabirds have skyrocketed in recent weeks.
• The NSW Recreational Fishers Alliance says the popularity of the sport has increased during the pandemic.
• The Alliance says it is missing opportunities to educate newcomers to the sport about caring for the environment.

Olly Pitt from Australian Seabird Rescue says rescuers have not stopped since the start of school holidays, which coincided with the introduction of lockdowns in Sydney and restrictions across regional New South Wales.

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