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AusTurtle was established in
June 2004 to promote sea turtle conservation and
research in northern Australia. All species of sea
turtles in Australian waters are listed as either
endangered or vulnerable to extinction under the
Commonwealth EPBC Act 1999. AusTurtle is a
non-profit organisation and is run by concerned
scientists, students and members of the public. AusTurtle
is registered in the Northern Territory and has
adopted the model
constitution under the NT
Associations Act 2004.
The aims of the organisation are:
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To support sea turtle research
and conservation |
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To
support the objectives of the National Sea
Turtle Recovery Plan through Research,
Threat Abatement and Education |
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To
support the preservation of sea turtle
habitat and their associated biota |
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To engage
in sea turtle education |
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To engage
in fundraising to support the above aims |
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To
support the continuation of a long-term
research project at Bare Sand Island,
Northern Territory |
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To
collaborate and form partnerships with
other organisations and institutions to
apply for funds to support the above aims |
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To
participate in discussions regarding sea
turtle management, conservation and
research at all levels including local,
regional, national and international. |
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To achieve these aims, AusTurtle will
collaborate and form partnerships with other
organisations and institutions, apply for funding from
large organisations and government grants, and raise
funds through the sale of merchandise.
Supporting
Conservation
Major avenues that AusTurtle seeks to promote
conservation of sea turtles are through:
1. Supporting research at Bare Sand Island
2. Education and
public awareness
3. Providing support for student projects throughout
northern Australia
For more details of the organisation please
contact us at:
AusTurtle
PO Box 34U
Charles Darwin University
Northern Territory 0815
Australia
Email: austurtle@austurtle.org.au
Ph. +61 438 192 507
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