Protect Our CoralSea

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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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.. https://t.co/nYuFeRcTnm

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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 https://t.co/MsdgvaoEmr

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Shocking report into plastics and Australia's coasts https://t.co/AVlsqDUrsB

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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. https://t.co/9zLbtnunVN

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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. https://t.co/gKHVGJeYdq

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BREAKING: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern bans new offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand https://t.co/mb0GAhKkDZ

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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. https://t.co/9jjtYD2zy0 #SaveOurSanctuaries

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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
https://t.co/qPiY6ojktc #SaveOurSanctuaries

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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
https://t.co/jzYBLSpWD4

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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 https://t.co/018v6Pbnh5

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Great to see MPs from all sides coming together at our @bluethefilm2017 Event at Parliament House to #SaveOurSanctuaries. Photos here: https://t.co/yggfocBl17

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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?
https://t.co/cFgQUt3XsW #SaveOurSanctuaries

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An excellent video on why the Coral Sea needs its protection restored >> Watch it here https://t.co/dT8tzagcfr

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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 >> https://t.co/B80YDke4Eg

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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!
https://t.co/C7bWtZk4Z6

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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 >> https://t.co/u8fqZ71DIq #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. https://t.co/zHbbHsi3In