More to be done to stop Didymo

Published: 10:29AM Friday December 28, 2007 Source: Reuters

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Hunting and Fishing agrees more needs to be done to stop the spread of didymo.

The Government's in the firing line for what the Federation of Freshwater Anglers believes are very inadequate biosecurity measures.

Hunting and Fishing New Zealand spokesman Mike Davis wants more Biosecurity officials stationed at airports and ferry terminals.

He says we have the best trout fishing in the world and thousands of anglers from overseas come each year to take advantage of it.

Mr Davis says anglers tend to be blamed for the spread of didymo, and it's time all fresh water users are targeted.

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