A Senate inquiry tasked with developing a national approach to tackle one of the greatest threats to marine ecosystems in south-eastern Australia has called for a $55-million investment over five years.
Sea urchins are considered a delicacy in Asian cuisine, and the report's authors believe growing the Australian sea urchin industry is a "win-win solution" for the environment and the economy."We need to do what we can to adapt to a changing world … and we can do it in a way that helps create jobs and economic opportunities," Mr Whish-Wilson said.
"If they're going to throw money out there and invest in this industry, they need to come and talk to us," Mr Stewart said."We want to have a say in management, and if they're going to make an industry of this, we want a share of that as well.Twitter