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- Herald Sun: Tim Winton pushes for marine parks - May 10, 2012
- ABC PM program: Tim Winton calls for chain of marine parks - May 10, 2012
- The West Australian: Tim Winton pushes for marine parks - May 10, 2012
- The Age: Winton in search of sanctuary - May 10, 2012
- The West Australian: Scientists capture marine beauty - April 30, 2012
- ABC Online: An anxious wait for the final marine park plan - April 24, 2012
- Margaret River Mail: 'Fishy tactics' by RecFishWest on marine parks - April 18, 2012
- PerthNow: Protecting whales at home and abroad - April 12, 2012
Oil leases jump the gun on marine protection
David Mackenzie – Online Communities, Save Our Marine Life
You know sometimes when you read things that are so contradictory that you have to read it again to make sure you’ve understood it? Well, I’ve just had one of those moments.
Although the Federal Environment Minister is still assessing marine areas for protection off the coast of WA and SA – we’ve just noticed that the Resources Minister plans to jump the gun and announce oil leases in those same areas on 16 May.
Huh?
What’s more, these new leases will only be 80km offshore from Margaret River in WA and 50km from the wildlife refuge of Kangaroo Island in SA!
The science is in: we must act on marine sanctuaries
After five years in the making, Western Australia’s Department of Environment has finally released a landmark report strongly supporting the benefits of a network of marine sanctuaries for Western Australia.
Billed at the time of commissioning as the definitive scientific statement on marine sanctuaries in WA; this report was designed to end years of debate into the need for marine sanctuaries and their place in protecting WA’s marine life.
Save Our Marine Life releases The Economics of Marine Protected Areas
Tim Nicol – SOML Spokesperson, Save Our Marine Life 
Isn’t it great when something good for our marine life also makes economic sense as well?
A landmark study by the Allen Consulting Group released today has found that establishing large marine sanctuaries in Australia’s south west would lead to significant growth in tourism revenue, bringing a 20% boost so that $55 million was injected every year into the WA economy.
The Economics of Marine Protected Areas also found that marine sanctuaries would generate long term economic prosperity with a more diverse economy and healthier fish stocks outweighing the short term costs of establishing sanctuaries.
End of the Line goes to Parliament
David Mackenzie – Online Communities, Save Our Marine Life
Left to right – Hosts of the Parliamentary screening of End of the Line,The Greens Senator Rachel Siewert, Liberal MP Dr Mal Washer and Labor MP Melissa Parke speak to ABC’s Lateline program.
Protecting Australia’s unique marine life is going to take a good amount of political will. So I’m thrilled that MPs from across the political spectrum got together this week for a special screening of new documentary, End of the Line, at Parliament House, Canberra. The End of the Line gives a graphic and engaging account of the catastrophic impact of over-fishing on oceans and the communities that depend on them.
Australian Distributor Announces New The End of the Line Screenings; Cinema Release Imminent!
Tim Nicol – SOML Spokesperson, Save Our Marine Life
Packed audiences watched The End of the Line at almost 20 community pre-release screenings around Australia last year.
The new Australian Distributor for The End of the Line, DV1, has begun announcing new community screenings in the lead up to the official cinema Premiere expected in April. Following more national media coverage on Channel 10 and ABC TV news when film Director Rupert Murray visited Australia in early February, the momentum for the release is building.
Underwater marvels revealed with new technology
Michelle Grady – National Networking, Save Our Marine Life
Today Save Our Marine Life is excited to be releasing an online video which reveals some of Australia’s greatest marine wonders. In a first for Australia, we’ve combined Google Earth imagery and incredible underwater footage to capture underwater canyons, submerged mountain ranges, and the unique marine life of Australia’s south western waters.
How long can you survive in Unprotected Waters?
David Mackenzie – Online Communities, Save Our Marine Life 
Here at Save Our Marine Life, we thought we’d kick off 2010 with a bit of serious fun. Check out our fabulous new online game, Unprotected Waters. Steer Sandy Seal past plastic bags, trawler nets and stray oil drums into the safety of protected waters. You’ll be hooked in no time!
Even better, spread the word about the need to protect our unique marine life by passing the game on to a few friends. You’ll be giving them a welcome distraction from clearing the back-to-work inbox clog and a chance to support the campaign.
South Bound for Save Our Marine Life
Maria Gomez, Community Volunteer, Save Our Marine Life
You would think people who attend music festivals are there mostly to enjoy the bands, but I was surprised to see how the people in Southbound were keen on getting information and participating in our SOML campaign.
