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Why Government Banning Drone Fishing is a Good Idea

Drones were created to capture the beauty of far-flung locations that humanity can't reach, but drone fishing has corrupted the very idea by endangering the vulnerable marine species. Recently the government has banned drone fishing to conserve the culture of recreational fishing in South Africa. Read here why this ban is a good idea?

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Why Government Banning Drone Fishing is a Good Idea

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