Turtles not trinkets: Behind the scenes of the illegal wildlife trade
It’s a heartbreaking fact. Hawksbill turtles are being hunted and turned into tortoiseshell souvenirs for unsuspecting tourists.
28 November 2018
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In photos: The deadly price of tortoiseshell
Go behind the scenes with our turtle conservationist as she tackles the illegal wildlife trade of hawksbill turtles and their unique tortoiseshell
16 November 2018
Studying Antarctic Giants
Humpback, minkes and fin whales... Join WWF's Chris Johnson on an encounter of a lifetime in the Antarctic Peninsula.
18 October 2018
What do sea turtles eat? Unfortunately, plastic bags
For millions of years sea turtles have eaten jellyfish, algae and other marine species. A recent addition to their diet now threatens their survival.
11 October 2018
Plastic, fish and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Is your next serving of fish and chips likely to come with an unwanted side-order of plastic? Here's how plastic might be secretly entering our diets.
10 October 2018
How many birds die from plastic pollution?
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to wildlife around the world. But how does it affect birds, and how many die because of it?
9 October 2018
The problem with plastics
Learn about ways you can help reduce ocean plastics and create a safer world for sea turtles.
22 April 2018
The gill net's deadly catch
How a fishing net can cause so much devastation, and what we can do about it.
20 April 2018
Minke whale's view of Antarctica
Ever wondered what it’s like to see the world through the eyes of a whale?
16 February 2018
Reflections on the Coral Sea
We sent our colleague to see what the big deal is about the Coral Sea. It did not disappoint.
31 January 2018
My first field trip
I have a pretty cool job. Last weekend, I got the opportunity to escape the dreary, grey weather of Sydney and soak up some sun in Bowen, Queensland to film...
16 November 2017
Celebrating net gains on Shark Awareness Day
Within our vast oceans, it's easy for complex interrelationships to go unnoticed. That is, until the delicate balance is disturbed.
14 July 2017