Australia’s oceans and rivers are home to an enormous variety of aquatic
wildlife and habitats. Many of Australia’s marine and freshwater species
are found nowhere else on earth. Sadly, however, many of these unique species
are now threatened with extinction.
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The grey nurse shark, often
called ‘the
Labrador of the sea’ because of its gentle
nature, is one of our most endangered
marine creatures. Less than 500 sharks
remain off the east coast of Australia.
Scientists predict that the grey nurse
shark is facing extinction within 20 years.
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Marine turtles are magnificent creatures
that have survived on our planet for over
100 million years. Of the seven species
of marine turtles in the world today, six are listed as endangered.
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Seahorses are fascinating and
mysterious marine creatures and Australia is home to more species
than any other country in the world. However, around the world,
wild populations are under threat from over-collection for
human use and some
populations
are estimated to have been reduced by as much as 50%.
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At Sydney Aquarium, we are committed to protecting Australia’s
unique aquatic animals and their habitats. To ensure a more secure future for
our aquatic species, we have joined forces with Australian Wildlife Conservancy
to establish the Sydney Aquarium Conservation Fund. Australian
Wildlife Conservancy is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to saving
Australia's native wildlife from extinction.
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The Fund is a ground breaking initiative which promises
to provide new hope for aquatic wildlife by:
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Supporting projects which protect and restore the population
of threatened marine and freshwater species
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Supporting research which
will help unlock the secrets to survival for our endangered aquatic
life
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Promoting public awareness
of the threats to our aquatic ecosystems
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The facilities at Oceanworld Manly and Sydney Aquarium will play a vital role
in the Fund’s research programs.
Australia’s aquatic wildlife is under threat. Grey nurse sharks, marine
turtles, seahorses and other animals are disappearing. However, with your support,
we can save Australia’s aquatic wildlife.
Please give generously to help conserve Australia’s unique aquatic animals
and their habitats. Donations are tax deductible.
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Humans can directly affect the reef by walking on corals, dropping boat anchors on coral or breaking pieces of coral off while scuba diving.
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