Four people fined for fishing in green zone

Published: 8 July 2026

ABC News story about illegal fishing in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Four people were caught ‘allegedly fishing illegally in a protected area during a competition’.
The group were fined around $14,500 and may face legal prosecution.

Source:
Four fined after allegedly illegally fishing in green zone during Queensland competition (ABC News)

For more information about fishing activity in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, click the link below:

Recreational Fishing Activities

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