Photo Credit: Peter Jackson
About us
The objectives and purpose 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.
To achieve these aims, AusTurtle Inc. 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.
Major avenues that AusTurtle Inc. 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