@protectcoralsea

Australia's Coral Sea Marine Reserve protects one of the last wild places on Earth where ocean giants still thrive. All this is now at risk. Join us!

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protectourcoralsea.org.au
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Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths announce new enviro. commitments in response to a shift in consumer attitudes, including a ban on plastic straws. This will save 134 million plastic straws from going into circulation annually #WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution
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Endangered hawksbill turtles have been tracked in the Coral Sea marine park - right through areas where the Australian Government wants to allow commercial fishing.. ow.ly/f5tW30kf8ui
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With microplastics found in Great Australian Bight sediment, this is a wake up call for better ocean protection and lift our game on plastic pollution ow.ly/Hm5b30jDTGm

'Wake-up call': microplastics found in Great Australian Bight sediment

Exclusive: Scientists say governments and corporations need to ‘legislate and incentivise’ to tackle ocean plastics

theguardian.com
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Shocking report into plastics and Australia's coasts ow.ly/WoOb30jxQ7N

The great Australian garbage map: 75% of beach rubbish made of plastic

Data compiled from rubbish collected by volunteers aims to encourage industry to control plastic pollution at the source

theguardian.com
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Marine heatwaves are increasing in their frequency and duration at an accelerating rate in many parts of the world, especially around Australia, a team of international scientists has found. ow.ly/GpKL30js0aP
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More science showing how important sanctuaries are: Fish born in sanctuaries in the Philippines grow larger and are more successful at reproduction. They also naturally migrate to other areas over time. We’ve seen similar research outcomes in Australia. ow.ly/Ig2E30jrUAB

No fish story! Research finds marine reserves sustain broader fishing efforts

In their examination of marine reserves, also known as marine protected areas or MPAs, around coral reefs in the Philippines, Robert Fidler and Ralph Turingan found evidence that MPAs helped to...

sciencedaily.com
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BREAKING: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern bans new offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand ow.ly/dzFB30jrTHy
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BREAKING: Five new motions to reject the Turnbull Government's unscientific marine parks plans - region by region - have just been announced. ow.ly/WtRR30jc6VJ #SaveOurSanctuaries

Labor and Greens keep up the fight against Coalition's marine park plans

Parties plan to introduce separate motions for individual affected regions

theguardian.com
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BREAKING: First attempt to disallow marine parks plans gazumped by Government. 12 parliamentary sitting days left to go in the senate. And more in the lower house. There’s a lot more to play out here. We’ll keep you posted ow.ly/cX5P30jaXAM #SaveOurSanctuaries

Labor and Greens fail in first attempt to disallow Coalition's marine park plans

Parties have the option of redrafting the disallowance and resubmitting it as soon as Wednesday

theguardian.com
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BREAKING: The Turnbull Government plans to slash marine sanctuaries, equivalent to removing every 2nd national park on land. This would be the biggest cut back in protection the world has ever seen. We’ll be in touch with next steps to #SaveOurSanctuaries theguardian.com/environment/…

Labor vows to block 'largest removal of marine area from conservation, ever'

Opposition condemns Coalition plan to open more areas for recreational and commercial fishing

theguardian.com
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Excellent speech by Shadow Minister for the Environment Tony Burke MP at our @bluethefilm2017 event in Parliament – our oceans need all sides of politics to work together #SaveOurSanctuaries facebook.com/saveourmarineli…
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Great to see MPs from all sides coming together at our @bluethefilm2017 Event at Parliament House to #SaveOurSanctuaries. Photos here: facebook.com/media/set/?set=…
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#BlueTheFilm legend Val Taylor shares her powerful message from a life spent exploring our wonderful oceans.
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#BlueTheFilm @ Parliament House - Hon Melissa Price, Assistant Environment Minister - "Marine parks are recognised as one of the best ways to conserve marine life" #SaveOurMarineLife
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Great News Friday: Tropical island nation of Seychelles is creating two huge new marine parks at over 200,000 square kilometres in size! Great work Seychelles! Isn't it about time to get our marine sanctuaries back for Australia? theguardian.com/environment/… #SaveOurSanctuaries

Debt for dolphins: Seychelles creates huge marine parks in world-first finance scheme

An innovative exchange of sovereign debt for marine conservation, backed by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, could pave the way to saving large swaths of the world’s oceans

theguardian.com
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An excellent video on why the Coral Sea needs its protection restored >> Watch it here xitter.cf/WWF_Australia/status/9…
WWF_Australia@WWF_Australia30 Jan 2018
The Coral Sea is one of Australia’s most precious treasures. But the federal government wants to slash protection of this marine wonderland by more than HALF. Join the fight to save the Coral Sea and tell the government to #PreserveOurReserves. 🐠🐢🐬
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Our marine life is crucial to our our treasured way of life. Turnbull Gov is currently making important decisions that will either protect/devastate our marine life. We must make sure they choose right path. Ask your MP to attend this important event >> saveourmarinelife.org.au/blu…
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Australian Sea Lions are found nowhere else on earth, and yet the marine parks that help protect this vulnerable species are now under threat! Over 85% of South Australian’s love marine parks – tell your local representative to save or sanctuaries! saveourmarinelife.org.au/sa-…
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Great to see South Australia’s Marine Parks doing their job protecting our marine life and benefiting local communities! Read more >> adelaidenow.com.au/news/sout… #SaveOurSanctuaries
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BREAKING: Aus borders were closed to overseas fleets 20 yrs ago, after decades of overfishing. But the Aus Govt has confirmed under questioning in Parliament it is in talks with Aus fishers about allowing overseas vessels into our waters. ow.ly/KEaP30h8tsY
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