Australian Marine Conservation Society
Friday, 16 March 2012
How do you know that you’re making a sustainable and responsible choice when you buy fish from the
supermarket, in a restaurant, or at the local fish ’n’ chip shop?
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
In the lead up to World Ocean Day today, G caught up with Jesse Martin, the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo, to discuss why he’s supporting the push for protection of the Coral Sea.
Monday, 6 June 2011
Protect our Coral Sea Ambassador actress Isabel Lucas and her musician boyfriend Angus Stone have created this short video called Coral Sea Love. Julia Stone’s beautiful new song In the City of Lights features on the video.
Angus Stone and Isabel Lucas believe:
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Premier of Western Australia, Colin Barnett, looks likely to approve a refinery and industrial port for liquid natural gas at James Price Point, just north of Broome in the Kimberley.
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Our oceans need you. Make a difference as you work to secure the protection of Australia's marine life. As Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) Marine Campaigner your job is to be the catalyst for change - driving the sustainable seafood revolution in Australia, working to achieve reform in fisheries management and supporting the establishment of a network of marine sanctuaries across Australia.
Location: AMCS is based in Brisbane, Qld, but there is flexibility in the location for this post.
Salary: $50,000 - 58,000 plus superannuation.
Applications close: 5pm, 20 January 2011.
Click here here for more info.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
In 2006, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), the Environment Centre NT (ECNT) and The Wilderness Society (TWS) created a partnership to help protect our northern waters. This is known as the Top End Sea Life campaign. The purpose of this post is to lead that campaign.
As Northern Marine Campaigner your job is to be the catalyst for a network of marine sanctuaries being delivered across northern Australia. The successful applicant will work to secure the protection of some of the last relatively unspoilt tropical waters remaining in world. You will achieve this by activating the community, inspiring politicians and engaging with Traditional Owners to help conserve the precious Top End seas.
Location: ECNT, Darwin, NT.
Salary: $52 - 58,000 plus superannuation
Applications Close: 5pm Monday 11 October 2010.
Click here for more info.
23 October
Calling all divers, snorkellers of South-east Queensland on Saturday 23 October, between 7am and 5pm. Join the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) for a social snorkel or SCUBA dive with wobbegongs, sea turtles and corals. Plus learn more about the campaign to protect our Coral Sea. Reef Check Australia will also be joining in to share some useful skills on how we can monitor the health of our diverse and precious oceans. RSVP by 11 October.
Where: Departing Scarborough for Flinders Reef, Moreton Bay Marine Park, Qld.
Cost: $140 including 3 dives/snorkels, lunch, refreshments and some gear hire.
Call Daisy on (07) 3393 5811, or click here for more info.
