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In 2012, when the world's second largest factory trawler the MV Margiris steamed into our waters, the Australian public launched an Anti Super Trawler campaign that shook the foundation of Canberra and stopped the boat. This raised a number of questions: Why was this boat allowed into Australian waters? Was this legal? Was the science sound? Two filmmakers with a passion for ocean protection went searching for answers but they discovered was far from what they'd expected. Why should we care? With millions of dollars wasted and business confidence eroded, Seafish Tasmania is poised to bring another factory trawler into Australian waters. Despite their initial skepticism the filmmakers of Drawing The Line did a complete about-face when they researched the facts behind this story. The film blows the top off the Super Trawler debate, and tells a story the Australian media have refused to investigate -- how a country has been hoodwinked and the marine scientific community's findings ignored. Compelling material and a must watch for anyone wanting to take an informed stance on this debate. If you care about the marine environment, the complete documentary is available for purchase at: www.drawingthelinemovie.com