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NSW surfers, divers, recfishers & conservationists unite to oppose land clearing
More protection for Australia’s World Heritage-listed Macquarie Island
Historic win for Reef: Federal Govt rejects risky coal mine
AMCS highlights Australia’s role at IMPAC5 marine protection congress
Australian & Queensland governments must do more to save reef sharks
New nature laws must protect our oceans & reefs
Today’s NSW plastic ban will divert 2.7 billion plastic items from oceans
Australian and Queensland Governments must take critical steps to save Reef after Monitoring Report released
John Williamson calls for ocean protection with new song backed by children’s choirs across Australia
AMCS commends Australian Government’s international commitment to ocean protection
REDcycle program suspension bad news for oceans
Whaling meeting ends with mixed results for our ocean giants
Marine experts welcome global resolution to save whales from plastic
Additional $204 million for Great Barrier Reef can help boost resilience to global warming
MR 22 09 28 New energy plan is encouraging start to tackling climate crisis in Reef’s home state REEF
New proposal to increase marine sanctuary in Great Sandy Marine Park could see greater protection for dugongs, turtles
MR 09 22 QLD Reef Polling – Over half of regional Queenslanders would support stronger climate action from QLD government
Feeble Spanish mackerel measures unlikely to recover stock
Byron celebrates epic history of protection for marine sanctuaries
Fisheries managers ignoring stock data for long-lived orange roughy
Fears for marine wildlife after oil and gas exploration release
Sydney Harbour restoration project ‘encouraging sign’ for marine conservation
Queensland government must enforce compliance with Reef regulations as new report card shows little improvement
Environment Minister’s proposal to refuse mine puts Great Barrier Reef first
New data shows promising increase in coral cover but comes with warning on diversity loss
New report shows risk of Clive Palmer owned Central Queensland Coal mine 10km from Reef ‘too high’
One turtle killed every twelve days on NSW coast by shark nets in past year, new data reveals
Scenic Rim retreat sets new sustainability benchmark
On 40th anniversary of signing of commercial whaling moratorium, why modern whale conservation must be about more than just managing
Time to turn tide on ocean health after dire environment report released
Queensland Government’s Spanish mackerel management options ‘disastrous’
GoodFish Sustainable Seafood Guide Update shows big drop in green-listed NSW-caught seafood
Queensland to ban more plastics in win for wildlife
Australia makes statement of intent on global oceans leadership at UN Conference
More protections for tiger sharks needed after new study indicates possible population wipe out
Orange roughy research shows long lived fish must be left to recover
Queensland budget features welcome progress on national parks but should be doing more to address greatest threat to our Reef
Migrating humpback whale entangled by Queensland’s shark nets off Surfers Paradise
Sustainable seafood guide updates show some iconic Queensland seafood still comes with side of endangered species
New ministers have chance to turn tide for our oceans
Increase protection zones to help flood hit dugongs and turtles in Great Sandy Marine Park
ACT weakens plastic ban by removing fruit and veggie bags
Election result resets agenda on climate action, brings renewed hope for our reefs
Labor’s independent environment watchdog pledge is strong commitment to our oceans and marine wildlife
New Exmouth Gulf Taskforce confirms urgent need for environmental protection
Marine conservationists welcome Labor’s commitment to tackling threats to our Reef and environment
Greens’ bold environmental policy is what our oceans need
Devastating reef snapshot shows increased climate ambition must be top priority for next government