NSW beaches to get dawn-to-dusk drone patrols in $34m anti-shark program
The New South Wales government has announced a $34 million expansion of its drone patrol program to monitor 70 beaches for sharks. This initiative aims to improve public safety and restore confidence following a series of recent shark attacks.
Why it matters
The program represents a significant investment in public safety technology to mitigate risks associated with wildlife interactions in coastal regions.
Surf Life Saving NSW will run daily drone flights across 70 beaches in NSW as part of a plan to put ‘more eyes in the sky’ to minimise shark interactions. Photograph: Anna Kucera/AAP Surf Life Saving NSW will run daily drone flights across 70 beaches in NSW as part of a plan to put ‘more eyes in the sky’ to minimise shark interactions. Photograph: Anna Kucera/AAP New South Wales NSW beaches to get dawn-to-dusk drone patrols in $34m anti-shark program Premier Chris Minns says he wants to restore confidence to beachgoers after series of shark sightings and attacks
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