By Mariasole Bianco, Marine Campaigner, CAFNEC It’s impossible not to love the amazing species and landscapes of the Coral Sea. From thickly forested islands to small sandy cays, beautiful coral reefs and yet to be explored reef slopes and deep sea canyons; the Coral Sea contains 49 different habitats and supports over 300 threatened species. It …
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Australia is living an historical moment for global ocean conservation with the recently announced national representative network of marine reserve that will ensure that 3.1 million square kilometres of our ocean will be protected and managed primarily for biodiversity conservation. This is a major step forward for creating balance in our oceans and ensuring healthy …
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The Cairns and Far North Environment Centre and the Protect Our Coral Sea Campaign are pleased to invite you to three fantastic FREE events Free Film Screening of Planet Ocean Date: Saturday 2nd February 2013 Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start Venue: Centre of Contemporary Arts, 96 Abbott St, Cairns Bookings essential: 405 33779 marine@cafnec.org.au …
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The creation of the world’s largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea is the result of the combined effort of so many people. More than 100,000 Australians have had their say on the Coral Sea, and the government has listened! Since late 2012, more of the Coral Sea has been fully protected. Now, we are …
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Send in a submission to ensure that the Coral Sea Marine Reserve will be effectively managed It is official. We can now celebrate the proclamation of the Coral Sea Marine Reserve! This outcome was the combined effort of so many people! However, the work is not yet over. Now, we need to focus on ensuring …
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Scientists estimate that up to 90% of the big oceanic fish, including sharks, have been lost from our oceans over the past 50 years due to overfishing. The Coral Sea is one of the world’s last ocean areas where healthy populations of large ocean predators still exist. For this reason the Coral Sea is considered …
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The ongoing work for the protection of the iconic Coral Sea The national network of marine reserves recognises the value of our oceans as the common heritage of all Australians and announces Australia as a world’s leader in marine conservation. During the recent public consultation period on the final zoning over 83,000 people entered submissions in …
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In June 2012 the Federal Environment Minister announced the Final Plan for the Coral Sea and other marine reserves as part of the national system of marine reserves around Australia. The final decision on the fate of the Coral Sea is undoubtedly a historic step in marine conservation and one that we can all be …
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The Coral Sea plays a central role in this journey, being one of the most important migration corridors. Here, beyond the Great Barrier Reef, whales swim, feed and breed in warm tropical waters and right now we have a chance to protect this rare and unique place forever! Between April and November Australia’s eastern coastline is home to the spectacular acrobatic displays of migrating whales.
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