WCBIA

WCBIA is lobbying GBRMPA to introduce Special Management Areas that could lead to a separation of swimming, snorkelling and diving, from recreational fishing. Current Zoning arrangements see the potential and indeed the occurrence of these conflicting use activities in Yellow and Blue Zones. The following sites have been identified as warranting GBRMPA "Special Management Area" consideration: Chalkies Beach; Black Island SE corner (just missed by the Green Zone); Northwest Hook Passage (where public moorings exist); Cockatoo Point (North end of Stonehaven Anchorage); The Keyhole (South end of Stonehaven Anchorage) & Saba or Mackerel Bay (NE Hook Island)... The WCBIA has worked with TAFE, the Whitsunday Maritime Training Centre, the Department of Industry & Training and other interested groups to identify and simplify access to Traineeships and Training funding for our Members. This has resulted in significant uptake of subsidised training positions for Member Operators and Certificate..

Also known as: Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry, Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry Association