Central Coast votes against shark nets to protect resident seal
Central Coast councillors voted Tuesday to reject shark nets at Terrigal beach. They want drones and listening stations instead. They worry nets could harm Terri, a young seal living on the beach who was bitten by a cookie cutter shark.
Why it mattersA beloved local seal could die if nets return. The council says new technology protects swimmers and sea life better than nets.
AustraliaCentral Coast beach safety and marine conservation could change if drones and listening stations replace shark nets at Terrigal and other local beaches.
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