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Backyard Barometer is the most comprehensive review of current and historical Australian attitudes towards nature to date.
1 March 2023
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Little Supporter, Big Heart: Saving turtles with Noah
Noah, aged 10, became quite concerned when he discovered the various threats sea turtles face. Here's the heartwarming story about how he decided to take...
21 December 2022
Wins for nature in 2022; thanks to you
Here is a snapshot of all that WWF-Australia achieved with your support in 2022 as a part of our mission to Regenerate Australia.
16 December 2022
8 interesting facts about the Australian sea lion
The Australian sea lion is Australia's only native seal, but there's more to this marine mammal than meets the eye. Here are 8 interesting facts we bet you...
18 October 2022
Sustainable sea grapes in Saeraghi
Alpha Ghelly is an innovator, introducing sustainable sea-grape harvesting to his village, Saeraghi on the island of Ghizo in the Western Province of Solomon...
16 October 2022
The secrets scat keeps: Scat Chat episode six rundown
Plastic found in the scat of many animals that live in the ocean and on land, but you guessed it, it’s in human poo too. Find out more about plastic and poo in...
11 October 2022
The secrets scat keeps: Scat Chat episode four rundown
Have a whale of a time - dive into all things whale poo on episode four of Scat Chat with WWF with Carlo Ritchie and Chris Johnson, Global Lead of WWF’s...
27 September 2022
What effect is global warming having on our oceans?
Our oceans are fundamental to life on Earth, but rising sea temperatures are threatening the future for people and our livelihoods, marine habitats and the...
18 July 2022
What an underwater heatwave means for the Great Barrier Reef
When underwater heatwaves hit, the impacts on the Great Barrier Reef can be devastating. In fact, this natural wonder and its network of marine sanctuaries is...
17 July 2022
A Blueprint to Regenerate Australia
Here are ten things we must do to ensure we get the best possible outcomes for people and nature.
5 July 2022
Indigenous Cultural Significance of the Bungaroo (Saltwater Turtle)
In this gorgeous video, Girringun Ranger Andrew Congoo talks about why the bungaroo (saltwater turtle) means so much to Indigenous Saltwater people in...
22 May 2022
A brush-eyed view: Endangered Species Day in art
Today is Endangered Species Day, and to commemorate we reached out to five Australian artists to help us raise awareness that some of our most iconic native...
18 May 2022