Press release #2
Planning continues for the previously announced Mellish Reef DX-pedition scheduled for late March – early April, 2014.
Landing Authority:
Australia’s “Commonwealth Marine Reserve Operations Department” reviewed our DX-pedition project plan and requires that we follow their documented environmental protection regulations. Effective July 1, 2014 Mellish Reef becomes part of Australia’s new Coral Sea Marine Reserve proposal which implements additional restrictions to further protect the area’s ecology; we appreciate the Australian government’s cooperation and spirit of partnership in making this DX-pedition possible.
After our successful operation from Campbell Island in Dec 2012, six members of the ZL9HR team and additional operators are announcing their intention to activate Mellish Reef in early 2014.