Wednesday, April 11

Rowley Shoals oil and gas exploration controversy

ELEANOR HALL: The Federal Government's decision to call for expressions of interest in oil and gas projects close to a protected marine area is sparking another environmental battle in the country's north.

Rowley Shoals is a pristine reef about 260 kilometres north-west of Broome and is protected by three marine parks.

Environment reporter Conor Duffy:

CONOR DUFFY: You can't get much more remote than Rowley Shoals off the north-west coast of Western Australia.

And rare underwater footage provided to the ABC shows the isolation has meant protection.

Paul Gamblin from the World Wildlife Fund hopes it'll show the world what a special place the Rowley Shoals is.

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AM with Tony Eastley

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