Marine life plummets and food security at risk: WWF report
Nearly half of the world’s marine mammals, birds, reptiles and fish have been lost in a single generation with frightening implications for human welfare and...
16 September 2015
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WWF calls for autopsy of dead dugong north of Mackay
WWF-Australia today called on the Queensland Government to conduct an autopsy of a dead dugong found yesterday in the Seaforth area north of Mackay.
7 September 2015
Net free fishing zones a boost for marine life
WWF and AMCS congratulate the Queensland Government for implementing three net-free zones.
21 August 2015
Review into Queensland fisheries welcome
Report recommends significant long-term changes to the way Queensland’s fisheries are managed.
19 May 2015
UQ scientist helps value the ocean at US$24 trillion, but report warns it's sinking fast
A University of Queensland scientist has helped estimate the overall value of the ocean at US$24 trillion (AUD $31 trillion) to show what’s at risk without...
22 April 2015
Qld Government report includes alarming claims on illegal fishing
Queensland Government report highlights the need for improved monitoring of illegal fishing in the Great Barrier Reef’s green zones.
25 February 2015
WWF welcomes Queensland’s first “Minister for the Great Barrier Reef"
Having a Minister for the Reef is an important signal that saving our Great Barrier Reef is a priority, says WWF-Australia.
16 February 2015
WWF: New Qld Government must hit ground running on the Reef
New Queensland Government must hit the ground running in order to turn around the Great Barrier Reef’s decline - says WWF-Australia.
13 February 2015