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:
[email protected]
Ph.
+61 438 192 507
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