Environmental conservation work in Australia


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Coral bleaching due to temperature rise, Indo-Pacific Ocean.

19 Dec 2008
Hot southern summer threatens coral with massive bleaching event
A widespread and severe coral bleaching episode is predicted to cause immense damage to some of the world’s most important marine environments over the next few months.

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The Green turtle is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters, but is under threat everywhere from over-harvesting and from accidental mortality in nets and long-lines of fishing fleets.

19 Dec 2008
Ana’s journey opens mystery of ‘oceanic superhighway’
The remarkable journey of a green turtle from Indonesia into Australian waters is helping conservationists to track the migratory route of this species to the Kimberley-Pilbara coast - one of the few relatively pristine coastal areas left on Earth.
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The cooling towers of a coal-fired power plant in Hunter Valley, New South Wales. WWF Australia has started a protest action against the construction of new coal power plants.

15 Dec 2008
Australia aims low in emissions reductions
In the space of a year Australia has gone from climate change hero to climate change under-achiever, announcing an emissions reduction target of just 5-15 per cent by 2020 with the higher figure tied to the rest of the world reaching a binding agreement on climate change.
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New or updated projects

Modified: Sep 2008 - Started: Mar 2008

Dolphin Flagship Species

In 2005 a new species of dolphin was found in Australian waters. The discovery of a new mammal is extremely rare and the Australian snubfin is the fir... » Read more
 
Modified: Sep 2008 - Started: Jul 2008

Gouldian Finch Project

The project aims to improve the conservation status of the Gouldian finch, with a particular focus on introducing more appropriate fire regimes. Th... » Read more
 
Modified: Sep 2008 - Started: Jul 2005

Back from the Edge (Avon)

There are 2 key components to the project, which focuses on the Avon River Basin. The first is the development of a strategic plan for conservation of... » Read more

Children's plastic turtle in the surf
The rapidly growing numbers of extinct species is just one of the signs that life on earth is struggling. It's up to us, more than ever before, to be Futuremakers and determine whether any of us have a planet to enjoy. Find out more...
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WWF Australia,
Brisbane

Level 3 129 Margaret Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia
Australia

T: +61 7 3003 1480
F: +61 7 3229 4431
 
WWF Australia,
Canberra

Suites 14-15 Bailey's Corner London Circuit Canberra ACT 2600
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T: +61 2 6120 0100
F: +61 2 6257 4030
 
WWF Australia,
Darwin

Level 1 82 Smith Street Darwin NT 0800
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T: +61 8 8941 7554
F: +61 8 8941 6494
 
WWF Australia,
Melbourne

Level 1 288 Russell Street Melbourne VIC 3000
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T: +61 3 9669 1300
F: +61 3 9650 7886
 
WWF Australia,
Perth

Panda Cottage - Herdsman Lake Flynn Street Wembley WA 6014
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T: +61 8 9387 6444
F: +61 8 9387 6180
 
WWF Australia,
Sydney Main

Level 13 235 Jones Street Ultimo NSW 2007
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T: +61 2 9281 5515
F: +61 2 9281 1060

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