🤔 What is a Special Prospecting Authority (SPA) and what has it got to do with seismic blasting? A Special Prospecting Authority (SPA) is a specific type of permit that allows companies to buy access to large areas of our oceans to use seismic blasting to search for oil and gas below the seafloor. After buying an SPA for just $8,250, companies can conduct harmful seismic blasting for up to 180 days. Seismic blasting surveys involve towing multiple lines of air cannons behind a vessel. Each air

Australian Marine Conservation Society on Reels

Here is some footage from yesterday's rescue attempt, it's heartbreaking. Update: as of this morning, we learnt the humpback whale entangled off the Queensland coast survived overnight, it's 30 nautical miles off shore, this young whale must be exhausted. SeaWorld are working very hard to release the whale as soon as possible. ''We have solutions that modernise beach safety standards and don’t put wildlife at risk. Get the nets out and the drones up,” Dr. Guida said. Head to the link below to su

What a year! 🐳 Together, we've achieved some big things for our oceans – watch to see some of our favourite wins and highlights from 2024 🎞️🌊 And a special, bittersweet announcement from our CEO of 16 years, Darren Kindleysides 💙 | Australian Marine Conservation Society

Making change to protect Australian marine life 🥳 Late last year, 18,400 of us submitted letters calling for strong marine sanctuary protections in south-east Australia’s offshore oceans. Now, the Australian government has revealed final plans to add 11 new marine sanctuary areas to the region. 📨 🦈🪸🐟🐧 Little penguins, ancient black corals, the Great Southern Reef, and aggregations of Port Jackson sharks will be safer in these new marine sanctuaries. 📷 Stefan Andrews, James Parkinson, IMAS

Help save our Reef and its precious marine life. Like our page for updates from over 370 Reef-saving projects. | Great Barrier Reef Foundation