MARINE Parks is determined to introduce a system of accreditation for social fishing clubs that want to run tournaments within the boundaries of the Port Stephens marine park, according to Nelson Bay angling spokesman Reg Longworth.

CLAIMS by Cameron Westaway that the majority of submissions favour the Batemans Marine Park are misleading, (Public backs marine park - Manager, Mercury, August 26).

MOST people support a marine park off the South Coast, according to submissions to the State Government.

THE tone and language used by Les Wilson in his letter (Mercury, August 6) reflects the mentality of the club industry management.

The award-winning underwater photographer, shark-lover and dedicated marine conservationist recalls a time when hunting rather than protecting drove her.