I support marine sanctuaries
Healthy Ocean, Healthy Future – Create Marine Sanctuaries Now!
Our oceans produce more oxygen than all the world’s forests. They absorb excess heat, store carbon, and regulate our climate—keeping life on Earth in balance.
But right now, they’re copping it. Industrial and illegal overfishing, oil and gas drilling, and pollution are pushing them to the brink. Without urgent action, we risk losing vital marine life and the benefits our oceans provide.
Marine sanctuaries are the heart of a healthy ocean. They protect vital feeding and breeding areas, help marine life thrive, boost fish populations, and support tourism, local businesses and recreational fishing for generations to come.
Soon, Australia will go to the polls. It’s crucial that our next government prioritises ocean protection and knows that marine sanctuaries have strong public support.
So if you care about our oceans, ensure the next government does too!
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Benefits of marine sanctuaries
Highly protected sanctuaries within marine parks protect crucial feeding and breeding areas to help ensure we have fish for the future. They also make coral reefs more resilient to devastating bleaching and cyclones – meaning they are more important than ever before.
And it’s not just Australia’s marine life that benefits …
Sanctuaries are tourism powerhouses, supporting a range of growing industries in regional communities and providing a beacon to international visitors. Long established marine sanctuaries are boosting tourism, fish populations and local businesses right around Australia.
Many of our treasured fishing destinations have been marine parks for years now. Long-standing marine sanctuaries are working hand in hand with world-class recreational fishing in places like Ningaloo Reef, the Solitary Islands, Tasmania’s Maria Island and right along the Queensland coast.
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We support marine sanctuaries
Dear Environment Minister,
We, the undersigned, are concerned about the health of Australia’s oceans and urge you to ensure their protection by prioritising the creation of marine sanctuaries.
Our oceans produce more oxygen than all the world’s forests. They absorb excess heat, store carbon, and regulate our climate—keeping life on Earth in balance.
But right now, they’re under threat. Industrial, and illegal overfishing, oil and gas drilling, and pollution are pushing them to the brink. Without urgent action, we risk losing vital marine life and the benefits our oceans provide.
Marine sanctuaries are one of the best tools we have to manage our oceans wisely and ensure we have fish for the future.
They protect vital feeding and breeding areas, help marine life thrive, boost fish populations, and support tourism, local businesses, and recreational fishing for generations to come.
Marine sanctuaries are the heart of a healthy ocean.
We urge you to increase marine sanctuaries around Australia and safeguard our oceans and the livelihoods they support.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your email]
[Your postcode]
Our oceans are vital for life but face threats from overfishing, pollution, and seismic blasting. Marine Sanctuaries help protect them, ensuring a healthier future for all. Support Marine Sanctuaries, support our oceans.