The Gold Coast Bulletin

STREET TALK

SHOULD GOLD COAST SHARK NETS BE REMOVED DURING THE WHALE MIGRATION SEASON TO STOP ENTANGLEME­NTS?

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BROADWATER PARKLANDS, 20/07/2017, 2.30PM

?? ?? Roslyn Park, 58, Labrador: No, we keep them in for that level of protection. You’ve got to protect people, there have been so many attacks lately.
Roslyn Park, 58, Labrador: No, we keep them in for that level of protection. You’ve got to protect people, there have been so many attacks lately.
?? ?? Jules Breen, 46, Mermaid Waters: Yes, the whales have been in the water longer than us. (The nets) aren’t necessary.
Jules Breen, 46, Mermaid Waters: Yes, the whales have been in the water longer than us. (The nets) aren’t necessary.
?? ?? Brad Noble, 50, Main Beach: No, leave them in the water. Kids will swim all year long. It’s not worth the risk.
Brad Noble, 50, Main Beach: No, leave them in the water. Kids will swim all year long. It’s not worth the risk.
?? ?? Aimee Page, 20, Melbourne: Yes, whales are endangered. I think they should keep some areas protected though.
Aimee Page, 20, Melbourne: Yes, whales are endangered. I think they should keep some areas protected though.
?? ?? Jordan Cole, 22, Melbourne: Yes. It’s a tough one though, both sides have good points.
Jordan Cole, 22, Melbourne: Yes. It’s a tough one though, both sides have good points.
?? ?? Melita Turner, 48, Wagga Wagga: Yes, we need to protect the precious whales.
Melita Turner, 48, Wagga Wagga: Yes, we need to protect the precious whales.

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