Biosecurity and recreational fishing
Channel: Australian Government Department of Agriculture
Date: 07/03/2018

This is Jeff.

Jeff doesn’t realise he’s about to make a big biosecurity blunder! 

Like most of us, Jeff doesn’t realise that by tossing that diseased fish, he’s putting Australia’s biosecurity status at risk.

As you can see, Jeff’s actions have flow-on effects to our environment, including our waterways and marine life. This also affects people like Ned a local fisherman, Riley the beach tour guide, Kye the surf shop owner, and Donna who runs the local fish and chip shop. Even poor Ruth isn’t able to find fish for her dinner.

As you can see, Jeff’s actions have flow on affects to the whole community.

Thankfully this can be avoided, by knowing what to do if you see something weird. 

Like sally, Jeff’s girlfriend. Jeff may think he lives in a bubble, but the rest of us don’t.

Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility; it affects what we eat, how we earn our living and what we do for fun.

If you see something weird, don’t be a Jeff!

SEE. SECURE. REPORT.

Find out more at http://www.agriculture.gov.au/dontbeajeff