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Say NO to the "Swim with the Tuna" experience at Victor Harbor, say NO to aquaculture on the Fleurieu.

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Cheryl Star
10 years ago

I say no.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

This is Wrong! Respect the natural habitats

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Leighton Dadds
10 years ago

There is no doubt that tuna cages attract predators, including sharks. To place one in an area where surfers & swimmers gather is completely unrealistic . Council approval needs to be overturned for the sake of common sense.

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Chris bowen
10 years ago

Does not belong in this day and age.

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PAUL STANDEN
10 years ago

Totally irresponsible proposal and if allowed to go ahead the council should be held accountable if unfortunately a tragedy occur.

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Darren Wise
10 years ago

I am a local water user and 100% reject this proposal

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Christine
10 years ago

Do NOT want the beautiful views spoilt by an ugly cage and very worried about environmental pollution this will cause :(

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jane knight
10 years ago

No No No

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Bernadette Stack
10 years ago

NO!!!! Keep our beaches safe!

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Maureen Agars
10 years ago

The Fleurieu does not need to attract more sharks to our area. Swim with the Tuna idea is bound to attract these predators. I would rather see more activity to find out why we are having less whales visiting and do whatever we can to improve them visiting us.

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steve ferris
10 years ago

No pens on the Fleuieu.

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Rose Bayliss
10 years ago

NO to tuna cages in Victor Harbor. This makes no sense for tourism or education. Its cruel, damaging to the seabed environment&above all, risks attracting sharks to our now safe&tranquil beaches. The area will never be the same again. Why aren't you learning from nsw&pt. Lincoln where its failed. This is foolish&selfish. Protect our precious environment & endangered species such as the Leafy Seadragon!!

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Anonymous
10 years ago

The Swim with the Tuna experience only lasted 5 years in Port Lincoln, so what makes anyone think it will be viable in Victor Harbor? Apparently they had approximately 38000 people visit in 5 years which equates to only about 20 people a day. They closed due to increasing costs and declining visitor numbers.

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Shaun
10 years ago

It is nothing short of being totally irresponsible for the local council to allow this to happen. When something does happen , I hope the councilors that voted this in are held accountable.

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dave gibbs
10 years ago

Again a few individuals chasing some monetary benefit are disregarding the risks associated with their venture to other people in the same region. A public information meeting was held on the 23rd and comments and feedback was closed on the 31st so the public had only a few days to voice any opinions or concerns which seems inadequate for what could be a public safety matter like this.

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dave gibbs
10 years ago

It is becoming apparent in SA that Consultation with the public really means a few people with a similiar interest getting together to agree in unison that a particular idea is good and should happen. I read the papers and never see the consultation process until it has happened and is agreed upon. Especially where the Weatherill Government is concerned. Gillman, Cheltenham, St Clair, Cyclist and now sharks. Again a few individuals chasing some monetary benefit are disregarding the risks associated with their venture to other people in the same region. A public information meeting was held on the 23rd and comments and feedback was closed on the 31st so the public had only a few days to voice any opinions or concerns which seems inadequate for what could be a public safety matter like this. My vote counts and although I have always voted Labor, now I won't and the Lord mayor of Victor should start looking for another job.

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Illya Kuskoff
10 years ago

Ruin our playground just like Port Lincolns. It will attract SHARKS and once SHARKS are attracted they will keep coming back even after the cage is removed! Don't let there be a fatality! We need to make Council and Government reverse their decision before its too late! http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/shark-attacks-surfer-at-fishery-bay-near-port-lincoln/news-story/d46b71db569efffe50f7a184fa285760

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mark dobson
10 years ago

Environment damage and cruelty to animals (tuna) public safety concern

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Marc blake
10 years ago

It will ruin the lifestyle of all locals and the people from Adelaide. It is a surfing and beach coast and community.The profits will not stay in the community. Try another idea that doesn't destroy the local ecosystem and local culture

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Kate Sieber
10 years ago

I'm