Public donations enable WWF to “retire” gillnet to protect dugongs
Public donations have enabled WWF-Australia to protect dugongs by removing the last commercial gill net still operating full time in Far North Queensland.
1 May 2018
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New pictures show why commercial gill nets and dugongs don't mix
New pictures show why commercial gill nets and dugongs don't mix. The images show a stranded female dugong after being cut free from a commercial gill net.
19 April 2018
WWF successfully concludes Antarctic conservation partnership
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has achieved a successful conclusion to its Antarctic Conservation Partnership, which aims to protect the fragile ecosystem of...
15 January 2018
How blockchain & a smartphone can stamp out illegal fishing and slavery in the tuna industry
WWF and its partners have introduced revolutionary blockchain technology to the Pacific Islands’ tuna industry, the first of its kind for this region, to help...
8 January 2018
Tasmania’s salmon industry growth plan must be strengthened
WWF-Australia says there are some positives – but also areas of concern – in the Sustainable Industry Growth Plan for the Salmon Industry released by the...
7 December 2017
Snubfin dolphin and dugong deaths must lead to 85,000 sq km net free north Queensland
Following the deaths of Australian snubfin dolphins and dugongs, WWF-Australia is calling on the next Queensland government to establish an 85,000 sq km net...
18 November 2017
New Blockchain Project has Potential to Revolutionise Seafood industry
A bold move to help stop human rights abuses and illegal fishing in the Pacific tuna fishing industry.
16 November 2017
LNP net free zone commitment welcomed
WWF-Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) welcome the announcement that, if elected, an LNP government would retain Queensland’s net...
4 October 2017
WWF analysis shows Australia proposes “the largest protected area downgrading in the world”
An investigation by WWF-Australia shows the Federal Government’s proposed changes to marine parks would be the largest downgrading of protected area the world...
8 September 2017
Reef water quality plan ignores scientist and World Heritage Committee
WWF-Australia said the draft Reef Water Quality Improvement Plan, released today by the Queensland and Australian governments, is far too vague and ignores...
30 August 2017
Farmers helping reduce sediment harm to the Reef star in new film
Five Queensland farming families – trialling an innovative way to reduce sediment harm to the Reef – star in a new WWF-Australia film.
11 August 2017
80% of Australia’s federal marine parks to be open to fishing
Draft plans released today dramatically reduce protection for Australia's oceans by allowing fishing in 80% of the total area of Australia’s federal marine...
21 July 2017