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Super trawler stopped on albatross deaths
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The controversial Geelong Star fishing trawler has been suspended from further expeditions after causing too many albatross deaths on its last trip.
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority says the vessel won't fish again until the operator takes additional measures to minimise interactions with the seabirds.
"Following a higher than expected level of albatross mortalities on the Geelong Star's last fishing trip in the Small Pelagic Fishery, the vessel will not fish again until additional mitigation measures are agreed," it said in a statement on Friday.
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