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Great Barrier Reef coral report shows some regrowth before summer from hell
New shark net data released today shows shortened shark net season will still put NSW grey nurse sharks at extinction risk
Leading environmental groups have welcomed the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) rejection of fossil fuel giant Woodside’s proposed Browse Gas project
Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment – here’s how to choose one that’s healthy for you and the sea
The health benefits of seaweed – a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered
Shark Loss Takes Bite Out Of Ecosystems
Government announcement falls short on shark nets
Albanese Govt greenlights more offshore gas exploration including for failed carbon capture and storage
Great Barrier Reef still threatened by stubbornly high tree clearing rates in Reef catchments
Kiwi factory fishing trawler given Aussie flag to hunt our endangered species
Maugean skate still threatened by low oxygen levels in Macquarie Harbour
Conservation sector launches creative campaign to defend WA’s nature
Governments still on probation over Great Barrier Reef World Heritage status
UWA and Traditional Owners secure $650k for marine park health
Great Barrier Reef can’t wait for Dutton’s nuclear fantasy
NT barra gillnet ban will help save dolphins, dugongs, turtles and sawfish
Minister Plibersek handed 20,000 more reasons to cut plastic use
Marine scientists urge Cook Govt to look to science when planning South Coast Marine Park
UniSC tops Queensland for global impact on climate action and zero hunger
Report card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problem
NSW Govt has no solution to save endangered species from lethal shark nets, documents reveal
Promised nature law reform urgently needed so new national EPA not stuck with failed laws
Australia needs to better protect its threatened sharks and rays: new report
Endangered sharks found in 10% of fish sold as ‘flake’: alarming new study
Extinction crisis Senate inquiry highlights need to deliver new nature laws to save Maugean skate
Albanese Govt drops dodgy amendment for offshore gas industry that would have bypassed national environment laws
Budget risks leaving Australia’s oceans and marine life adrift
Small but mighty, plankton are some of the most powerful creatures on Earth
Albanese Govt’s Future Gas Strategy locks in climate & ocean destruction while GBR fries
obal plastics treaty talks ends disappointingly on production limits
Protect Ningaloo takes gulf fight to German saltworks backer’s HQ 
Queensland votes yes for bold 75% cut to climate pollution
Poll shows Queenslanders support 75% emissions cut target; new bleaching map
National EPA Needs Strong Environment Laws To Enforce
Australia has outsized impact on climate & global coral bleaching
‘Worst I’ve seen’: new footage shows Reef bleaching in deeper waters from record marine heatwave 
Proposed rejection of Toondah Harbour mega marina the right call
New paper reveals how offshore wind projects can protect marine habitat
These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late
24 03 FSH MR Help save our protected marine life this Easter by choosing sustainable seafood options
24 03 OOG MR Oil and gas bill gazumps national environmental laws even after last-minute changes
Joint Kingston Women Of Year
First Reef mass coral bleaching event under Albanese Govt – world is watching
Australian water polo flies flag for our Sharks, Stingers & marine life
NT Barra Fishery Endangered Species Plan Flawed
Australia must slash greenhouse gas emissions to protect Reef after latest coral bleaching 
Have your say on proposed world-class South Coast Marine Park
QLD’s climate legislation can’t be passed fast enough with extreme weather battering the state

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