Greens Senator for Tasmania Peter Whish-Wilson will host a public penguin protection forum in Penguin tomorrow night. The event will be discussing current efforts underway to protect penguins on Tasmania’s North West coast and other possible solutions to ensure their survival.
Senator Whish-Wilson said, “These little penguins are part of our lives on the coast in Tasmania. We all want them to be here in greater numbers, now and for future generations.
“There have been too many horror stories of penguins being lost to wild dogs, feral cats and even wider threats like marine plastics, fishing and climate change.
“Tomorrow night, the public can hear from people who are doing incredible work to save these precious creatures and we will discuss what other things can be done to secure their existence.
“Every option needs to be on the table for these precious birds of the sea. I can’t wait to hear from the experts about what solutions might work for the coast,” he concluded.
Event details:
Location: Penguin Surf Life Saving Club 68/62 Preservation Dr, Preservation Bay TAS 7316
Speakers:
• Anna Wind – Cradle Coast NRM Coastal Care Co-ordinator
• Dr Perviz Marker – Penguin specialist
• Kathy Grieveson – Penguin carer and volunteer co-ordinator
Format: Panel forum to discuss problems and solutions for the protection of little penguins and their habitats in Tasmania, particularly the North West Coast.
Agenda:
• 6:45pm Introduction by Senator Peter Whish-Wilson
• 6:50pm Anna Wind
• 6:55pm Dr Perviz Marker
• 7:00pm Kathy Grieveson
• 7:05pm Q and A between Senator and guest speakers
• 7:30pm Discussion opened to the floor for Q and A
• 8:00pm Conclusion
Greens Senator for Tasmania Peter Whish-Wilson
