High levels of microplastics not harming Tasmania's brand

Tess Brunton
Updated July 15 2017 - 9:46pm, first published 6:39pm
SEAFLOOR SAMPLING: High concentrations of microplastics in seafloor sediments were found along Tasmania's East Coast by a recent study. Picture: Supplied
SEAFLOOR SAMPLING: High concentrations of microplastics in seafloor sediments were found along Tasmania's East Coast by a recent study. Picture: Supplied

Concerns about plastic polluting Tasmania’s East Coast are unlikely to harm tourism in the area, Glamorgan Spring Bay Mayor Mayor Michael Kent AM says.

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Tess Brunton

Tess Brunton

Journalist

I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.

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