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Australian Marine Conservation Society

AMCS works strategically, with our supporters across Australia and over the sea, on the big issues facing our oceans. Our key focus is to create large marine national parks (marine sanctuaries), make our fisheries sustainable and protect and recover our threatened ocean wildlife. Check out their current projects -  click here

3 Step Pocket Guide

Get the free and easy to use Sustainable Seafood Pocket Guide. Print it out, put it in your wallet! – click here

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Thanks For All The Fish

The world’s fisheries are in crisis. Collectively, humans have managed to remove 90% of predatory fish from the oceans. A new guide to Australian fish is helping consumers make better informed decisions next time they’re at the fish markets. Abbie Thomas reports.  To read this article – click here

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Sushi Appetite Pushes Bluefin Tuna to Brink

Article from The Age, March 13th, 2010. How this issue is being perceived in Tokyo Japan. 38-year-old banker Osamu Morita appeared bemused by the fuss. ”When the tuna is all gone, we can find something else to eat. There are plenty of delicious creatures in the sea.” To read this article – click here

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Sustainable Seafood

David Suzuki Foundation’s tip. The foundation focuses on Canada’s impact, however the site contains useful information and links for all. ”Sustainable seafood options do exist. And it’s up to all of us to ensure our fisheries are managed in a sustainable fashion so we can maintain the bounty of Canada’s seafood industry.” David Suzuki.   To read this article –  click here

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Fishing Methods

What The Victorian Department of Primary Industries offer definitions on the different types of commercial fishing methods practiced. To read – click here

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Sea Shepherd

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. To check out recent news and get involved in current campaigns – click here

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Save Our Marine Life

Do your bit for our magnificent marine life. Join us in calling for a network of large marine sanctuaries in Australia’s South West. Our marine life is unique – but unprotected. To check out the site – click here

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Protect Our Coral Sea

The Protect our Coral Sea is a joint campaign supported by regional, national and international conservation organisations.  Help protect our Coral Sea and make the Coral Sea a safe haven for marine life. Sign our petition. Tell your friends. Pass on the message. – click here

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Shrimp Suck

A site created by Shrimp haters. “Bottom trawling and farming for shrimp can destroy the ocean.  You don’t want to be a part of that. Look around for more facts and videos as well as the best shrimp-eating options for true die-hard shrimp-eaters.” shrimpsuck.org

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