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Claims of seismic overload for Bass Strait

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A map showing an area of Bass Strait which is planned for seismic testing
A big area of Bass Strait where seismic testing is planned(Supplied: NOPSEMA)

For years the Bass Strait has been blasted and drilled by multinational companies, hoping to make a buck out of the precious energy sources buried under the sea floor.

Boaters, environmentalists, surfers and fishers in particular have repeatedly raised their voices in concern for how the activities might affect their livelihoods

But say they feel powerless against the might of enormous overseas companies, and a perceived lack of support from the Australian government.

Bec Pridham has the story.

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King Island, Energy Industry, Oil and Gas, Research Organisations, Water Management, Fishing, Aquaculture
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