Sea urchin barrens destroying life on Far South Coast reefs

Stan Gorton
Updated January 30 2019 - 3:08pm, first published January 12 2018 - 1:00pm
Photos of the urchin barrens off Narooma and Bermagui

Sea urchins are the greatest threat to Far South Coast coastal biodiversity and are creating vast wastelands on offshore reefs, largely devoid of life, divers say.

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Stan Gorton

Stan Gorton

Journalist

Walkley-nominated journalist based at The Islander on Kangaroo Island with an interest in the local community and the environment.

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