marine protected areas

Marine Parks and Sharks

In November 2012 we made history by supporting the creation of the world's largest network of marine reserves including the second largest marine national park in Australia.

This giant stride forward in ocean protection happened due to overwhelming support shown by ocean lovers from around the world. You may have added your voice through the Project AWARE website.

Thanks to your ongoing rallying support we've made the strongest arguments possible to ensure the world's largest network of marine parks receives world class protection.

Nov. 01/12

, In the News

Nations Fail to Agree Plan to Protect Seas Around Antarctica

Major nations failed to reach agreement on Thursday to set up huge marine protected areas off Antarctica under a plan to step up conservation of creatures such as whales and penguins around the frozen continent.

The 25-member Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) agreed, however, to hold a special session in Germany in July 2013 to try to break the deadlock after the October 8-November 1 meeting in Hobart, Australia.

Nov. 25/11

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World's Largest Marine Protected Area Proposed by Government

The Australian Government announced today the proposed establishment of the world's largest marine protected area in the waters of the Coral Sea that fall within Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Environment Minister Tony Burke said the Coral Sea was recognised across the world as a marine region of significance for its unique biodiversity. And in Australian waters the environment is in near pristine condition.

The proposed Coral Sea Commonwealth Marine Reserve covers approximately 989,842 square kilometres - an area of ocean more than half the size of Queensland.

Aug. 30/11

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Preserving 4 Percent of the Ocean Could Protect Most Marine Mammal Species

ScienceDaily® (Aug. 30, 2011) - Preserving just 4 percent of the ocean could protect crucial habitat for the vast majority of marine mammal species, from sea otters to blue whales, according to researchers at Stanford University and the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Their findings were published in the Aug. 16 edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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