Australian Marine Conservation Society
@marineconservation.org.au
Bringing the blue to Bluesky 🌊
We are Australia’s leading national charity dedicated solely to protecting our precious ocean wildlife.
🪸 marineconservation.org.au
IG: @marineconservation.au
TT: @australianmarinecons
We are Australia’s leading national charity dedicated solely to protecting our precious ocean wildlife.
🪸 marineconservation.org.au
IG: @marineconservation.au
TT: @australianmarinecons
The Aus Govt introduced legislation into parliament yesterday that, if passed, will ratify the High Seas Treaty. 🥳🎉
🌊We urge all federal Senators and MPs to support ratification to protect marine life in international waters, including Aus marine life that travels back and forth across our borders.
🌊We urge all federal Senators and MPs to support ratification to protect marine life in international waters, including Aus marine life that travels back and forth across our borders.
February 5, 2026 at 8:55 AM
The Aus Govt introduced legislation into parliament yesterday that, if passed, will ratify the High Seas Treaty. 🥳🎉
🌊We urge all federal Senators and MPs to support ratification to protect marine life in international waters, including Aus marine life that travels back and forth across our borders.
🌊We urge all federal Senators and MPs to support ratification to protect marine life in international waters, including Aus marine life that travels back and forth across our borders.
A new AUSMAP report found average microplastic levels in Sydney waterways have jumped to 1,004 microplastics/m2.
The NSW Govt recently released plans to phase out many single-use plastics and begin supporting some reuse programs. The new results show how much work there still is to do.
The NSW Govt recently released plans to phase out many single-use plastics and begin supporting some reuse programs. The new results show how much work there still is to do.
February 2, 2026 at 7:59 AM
A new AUSMAP report found average microplastic levels in Sydney waterways have jumped to 1,004 microplastics/m2.
The NSW Govt recently released plans to phase out many single-use plastics and begin supporting some reuse programs. The new results show how much work there still is to do.
The NSW Govt recently released plans to phase out many single-use plastics and begin supporting some reuse programs. The new results show how much work there still is to do.
The more plastic that gets produced, the more plastic ends up polluting our environment.
🌊 To keep our ocean and beaches healthy, Australian state and federal governments must progress bans on single-use plastics and invest in reuse programs.
🌊 To keep our ocean and beaches healthy, Australian state and federal governments must progress bans on single-use plastics and invest in reuse programs.
Sydney's worst hotspots for microplastic pollution revealed
Microplastic pollution on Sydney's beaches and harbour shorelines has tripled in the past three years, according to a report, much of it from sources of "preventable losses".
www.abc.net.au
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 AM
The more plastic that gets produced, the more plastic ends up polluting our environment.
🌊 To keep our ocean and beaches healthy, Australian state and federal governments must progress bans on single-use plastics and invest in reuse programs.
🌊 To keep our ocean and beaches healthy, Australian state and federal governments must progress bans on single-use plastics and invest in reuse programs.
The high seas cover international waters beyond any country’s borders.
🗓️The treaty reached 60 ratifying countries last Sept, triggering a 120 day count down to it taking effect. That date was 17 January 2026, meaning the High Seas Treaty is now in force! Australia has signed but not yet ratified.🌏
🗓️The treaty reached 60 ratifying countries last Sept, triggering a 120 day count down to it taking effect. That date was 17 January 2026, meaning the High Seas Treaty is now in force! Australia has signed but not yet ratified.🌏
January 30, 2026 at 6:07 AM
The high seas cover international waters beyond any country’s borders.
🗓️The treaty reached 60 ratifying countries last Sept, triggering a 120 day count down to it taking effect. That date was 17 January 2026, meaning the High Seas Treaty is now in force! Australia has signed but not yet ratified.🌏
🗓️The treaty reached 60 ratifying countries last Sept, triggering a 120 day count down to it taking effect. That date was 17 January 2026, meaning the High Seas Treaty is now in force! Australia has signed but not yet ratified.🌏
Artwork: Freeda Roberts, Saltwater Dunghutti artist from South West Rocks.
January 22, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Artwork: Freeda Roberts, Saltwater Dunghutti artist from South West Rocks.
Our condolences go out to those affected by the recent shark bites in NSW.
January 20, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Our condolences go out to those affected by the recent shark bites in NSW.
Happy holidays from our team 💙
December 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Happy holidays from our team 💙
The underwater mountain is about 3,000km tall – that's taller than Mt Kosciuszko! 🌊🗻
The top of the 'collapsed crème caramel' pinnacle is reportedly around 30 metres under the surface. It supports a mesophotic coral reef that was only discovered by CSIRO scientists recently.
📷CSIRO.
The top of the 'collapsed crème caramel' pinnacle is reportedly around 30 metres under the surface. It supports a mesophotic coral reef that was only discovered by CSIRO scientists recently.
📷CSIRO.
December 21, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The underwater mountain is about 3,000km tall – that's taller than Mt Kosciuszko! 🌊🗻
The top of the 'collapsed crème caramel' pinnacle is reportedly around 30 metres under the surface. It supports a mesophotic coral reef that was only discovered by CSIRO scientists recently.
📷CSIRO.
The top of the 'collapsed crème caramel' pinnacle is reportedly around 30 metres under the surface. It supports a mesophotic coral reef that was only discovered by CSIRO scientists recently.
📷CSIRO.
🪸🌊🗻 The new reef sits on the pinnacle of an underwater mountain about 930km from the Aus mainland.
The area is in the Coral Sea Marine Park. Add your name to support increased marine sanctuary protection during the upcoming review of Australia's marine park network: https://bit.ly/4qns6VD
📷CSIRO
The area is in the Coral Sea Marine Park. Add your name to support increased marine sanctuary protection during the upcoming review of Australia's marine park network: https://bit.ly/4qns6VD
📷CSIRO
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
🪸🌊🗻 The new reef sits on the pinnacle of an underwater mountain about 930km from the Aus mainland.
The area is in the Coral Sea Marine Park. Add your name to support increased marine sanctuary protection during the upcoming review of Australia's marine park network: https://bit.ly/4qns6VD
📷CSIRO
The area is in the Coral Sea Marine Park. Add your name to support increased marine sanctuary protection during the upcoming review of Australia's marine park network: https://bit.ly/4qns6VD
📷CSIRO
#BREAKING: The Aus Govt has finally announced an extension to the Ghost Nets Initiative!
The project, run by Parks Australia, supports Indigenous Rangers and supporting organisations to detect and remove ghost nets and other plastic pollution from remote coastlines in north Aus.
📷 by Emily Vines
The project, run by Parks Australia, supports Indigenous Rangers and supporting organisations to detect and remove ghost nets and other plastic pollution from remote coastlines in north Aus.
📷 by Emily Vines
December 17, 2025 at 5:06 AM
#BREAKING: The Aus Govt has finally announced an extension to the Ghost Nets Initiative!
The project, run by Parks Australia, supports Indigenous Rangers and supporting organisations to detect and remove ghost nets and other plastic pollution from remote coastlines in north Aus.
📷 by Emily Vines
The project, run by Parks Australia, supports Indigenous Rangers and supporting organisations to detect and remove ghost nets and other plastic pollution from remote coastlines in north Aus.
📷 by Emily Vines
This is what a normal day looks like in parts Northeast Arnhem Land 💔
⚠️ Yet, Indigenous Rangers across the top end are still left in the lurch about whether or not their clean-up efforts will be funded! The Aust Govt must urgently commit to funding the Ghost Nets Initiative in full.
⚠️ Yet, Indigenous Rangers across the top end are still left in the lurch about whether or not their clean-up efforts will be funded! The Aust Govt must urgently commit to funding the Ghost Nets Initiative in full.
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is what a normal day looks like in parts Northeast Arnhem Land 💔
⚠️ Yet, Indigenous Rangers across the top end are still left in the lurch about whether or not their clean-up efforts will be funded! The Aust Govt must urgently commit to funding the Ghost Nets Initiative in full.
⚠️ Yet, Indigenous Rangers across the top end are still left in the lurch about whether or not their clean-up efforts will be funded! The Aust Govt must urgently commit to funding the Ghost Nets Initiative in full.
This week, we joined over 160 civil society organisations calling for strong leadership for the next phase of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.
Read the full letter: https://www.plasticstreaty.org/inc-chair-cso-letter/ ✉️
Read the full letter: https://www.plasticstreaty.org/inc-chair-cso-letter/ ✉️
Civil Society Organizations Urge Strong, Transparent Leadership for Plastics Treaty Negotiations Ahead of New Chair Selection, Civil Society and Rights-Holders Coalition for a Plastics Treaty
Over 160 organizations issued a letter to the INC Bureau outlining key requirements and asks for the future chair.
www.plasticstreaty.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
This week, we joined over 160 civil society organisations calling for strong leadership for the next phase of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.
Read the full letter: https://www.plasticstreaty.org/inc-chair-cso-letter/ ✉️
Read the full letter: https://www.plasticstreaty.org/inc-chair-cso-letter/ ✉️
Last month, SA announced the marine sanctuary at Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, will now be 20 sq km bigger, protecting breeding & feeding grounds for endangered Aus sea lions. 🦭
Thanks to all the AMCS and TWiS supporters who took action earlier this year to support strong marine sanctuary expansions.
Thanks to all the AMCS and TWiS supporters who took action earlier this year to support strong marine sanctuary expansions.
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Last month, SA announced the marine sanctuary at Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, will now be 20 sq km bigger, protecting breeding & feeding grounds for endangered Aus sea lions. 🦭
Thanks to all the AMCS and TWiS supporters who took action earlier this year to support strong marine sanctuary expansions.
Thanks to all the AMCS and TWiS supporters who took action earlier this year to support strong marine sanctuary expansions.
A new report finds global plastic pollution will DOUBLE by 2040 without urgent, transformational action.
But if govts & companies act immediately, plastic pollution can be cut by 83% by 2040. The Aus Govt must deliver promised packaging reform & continue pushing for a strong Global Plastics Treaty.
But if govts & companies act immediately, plastic pollution can be cut by 83% by 2040. The Aus Govt must deliver promised packaging reform & continue pushing for a strong Global Plastics Treaty.
December 4, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A new report finds global plastic pollution will DOUBLE by 2040 without urgent, transformational action.
But if govts & companies act immediately, plastic pollution can be cut by 83% by 2040. The Aus Govt must deliver promised packaging reform & continue pushing for a strong Global Plastics Treaty.
But if govts & companies act immediately, plastic pollution can be cut by 83% by 2040. The Aus Govt must deliver promised packaging reform & continue pushing for a strong Global Plastics Treaty.
This is the impact you can have!
Throughout 2025, hundreds of you helped collect data in supermarkets across Australia. The results made national headlines, spotlighting the changes needed to supermarkets’ use of disposable plastics.
https://bit.ly/48kbIxs
Throughout 2025, hundreds of you helped collect data in supermarkets across Australia. The results made national headlines, spotlighting the changes needed to supermarkets’ use of disposable plastics.
https://bit.ly/48kbIxs
Major supermarkets slammed for unnecessary plastic use
A national audit called out some of our biggest retailers for the third year in a row.
7news.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 5:56 AM
This is the impact you can have!
Throughout 2025, hundreds of you helped collect data in supermarkets across Australia. The results made national headlines, spotlighting the changes needed to supermarkets’ use of disposable plastics.
https://bit.ly/48kbIxs
Throughout 2025, hundreds of you helped collect data in supermarkets across Australia. The results made national headlines, spotlighting the changes needed to supermarkets’ use of disposable plastics.
https://bit.ly/48kbIxs
Seen brilliant reusable packaging in Australia that deserves some recognition? Nominate it for the #UnpackitAwards now: unpackit.org.au 👈🏆⭐
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Seen brilliant reusable packaging in Australia that deserves some recognition? Nominate it for the #UnpackitAwards now: unpackit.org.au 👈🏆⭐
It’s time for the federal government to step up and deliver its promised reform to packaging legislation.
Get the full scoop on the results of our recent investigation into supermarket plastic use, featured in this article, by RSVP’ing to today's webinar: https://events.humanitix.com/unwrapped-2025
Get the full scoop on the results of our recent investigation into supermarket plastic use, featured in this article, by RSVP’ing to today's webinar: https://events.humanitix.com/unwrapped-2025
How we got conned into recycling by Big Plastic
Rinsing that yoghurt tub was never going to solve the problem. We’ve all been fooled.
www.theage.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It’s time for the federal government to step up and deliver its promised reform to packaging legislation.
Get the full scoop on the results of our recent investigation into supermarket plastic use, featured in this article, by RSVP’ing to today's webinar: https://events.humanitix.com/unwrapped-2025
Get the full scoop on the results of our recent investigation into supermarket plastic use, featured in this article, by RSVP’ing to today's webinar: https://events.humanitix.com/unwrapped-2025
Cip Hamilton, our Plastics Campaign Manager, recently walked through a major supermarket with one of Australia’s leading newspapers.
They saw cobs of corn placed on a hard plastic tray wrapped in soft plastic and all sorts of other disposable packaging destined for the bin as soon as it’s opened.
They saw cobs of corn placed on a hard plastic tray wrapped in soft plastic and all sorts of other disposable packaging destined for the bin as soon as it’s opened.
Plastic not fantastic: Why you pay less for pointless packaging
We took a walk with leading plastics campaigner Cip Hamilton through a supermarket to search for wasteful wrapping. It didn’t take long.
www.theage.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Cip Hamilton, our Plastics Campaign Manager, recently walked through a major supermarket with one of Australia’s leading newspapers.
They saw cobs of corn placed on a hard plastic tray wrapped in soft plastic and all sorts of other disposable packaging destined for the bin as soon as it’s opened.
They saw cobs of corn placed on a hard plastic tray wrapped in soft plastic and all sorts of other disposable packaging destined for the bin as soon as it’s opened.
A 're-use only precinct' is also planned in the Sydney CBD by 2027. The NSW EPA's Plastics Plan 2.0 includes strong steps forward, especially on initiatives to increase reuse systems for takeaway cups. 🥤☕
Now the federal govt needs to step up & deliver its promised reform packaging legislation.
Now the federal govt needs to step up & deliver its promised reform packaging legislation.
November 23, 2025 at 5:22 AM
A 're-use only precinct' is also planned in the Sydney CBD by 2027. The NSW EPA's Plastics Plan 2.0 includes strong steps forward, especially on initiatives to increase reuse systems for takeaway cups. 🥤☕
Now the federal govt needs to step up & deliver its promised reform packaging legislation.
Now the federal govt needs to step up & deliver its promised reform packaging legislation.
Have you seen an example of ridiculous overpackaging in Australia? Take a picture and nominate it in the #UnpackitAwards now 👉unpackit.org.au 👈
November 22, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Have you seen an example of ridiculous overpackaging in Australia? Take a picture and nominate it in the #UnpackitAwards now 👉unpackit.org.au 👈
Last year, we advocated for marine wildlife at a series of stakeholder engagement sessions that helped decide what would be included in this plan. We also encouraged supporters to have their say. The results were loud and clear: on average, 90% of people agreed with the NSW EPA's proposed actions.
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Last year, we advocated for marine wildlife at a series of stakeholder engagement sessions that helped decide what would be included in this plan. We also encouraged supporters to have their say. The results were loud and clear: on average, 90% of people agreed with the NSW EPA's proposed actions.
On World Fisheries day, we reflect on the path forward for our fisheries. What we know for sure is, the future of our ocean relies on sustainable fisheries. If we don’t fish for the future, we won’t be fishing in the future.
You can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4rdae0E
You can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4rdae0E
November 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
On World Fisheries day, we reflect on the path forward for our fisheries. What we know for sure is, the future of our ocean relies on sustainable fisheries. If we don’t fish for the future, we won’t be fishing in the future.
You can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4rdae0E
You can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4rdae0E
A historic step in the journey to a safe climate is on the table at the world’s biggest climate summit: a roadmap away from fossil fuels, the biggest cause of the climate crisis.
A fossil fuel roadmap that is just, equitable, funded and fair can protect the people and places we love.
#COP30
A fossil fuel roadmap that is just, equitable, funded and fair can protect the people and places we love.
#COP30
November 19, 2025 at 5:50 AM
A historic step in the journey to a safe climate is on the table at the world’s biggest climate summit: a roadmap away from fossil fuels, the biggest cause of the climate crisis.
A fossil fuel roadmap that is just, equitable, funded and fair can protect the people and places we love.
#COP30
A fossil fuel roadmap that is just, equitable, funded and fair can protect the people and places we love.
#COP30
Hey you! 🐢🧐
Have you ever been fed up with a mountain of unnecessary packaging around a product? Or found reusable packaging so clever you wish every business used it?
Now’s your chance to take a picture of it and call it out. Nominate Australia’s best and worst packaging now: unpackit.org.au 👈
Have you ever been fed up with a mountain of unnecessary packaging around a product? Or found reusable packaging so clever you wish every business used it?
Now’s your chance to take a picture of it and call it out. Nominate Australia’s best and worst packaging now: unpackit.org.au 👈
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Hey you! 🐢🧐
Have you ever been fed up with a mountain of unnecessary packaging around a product? Or found reusable packaging so clever you wish every business used it?
Now’s your chance to take a picture of it and call it out. Nominate Australia’s best and worst packaging now: unpackit.org.au 👈
Have you ever been fed up with a mountain of unnecessary packaging around a product? Or found reusable packaging so clever you wish every business used it?
Now’s your chance to take a picture of it and call it out. Nominate Australia’s best and worst packaging now: unpackit.org.au 👈
For the 3rd year, AMCS and the Boomerang Alliance audited supermarket plastic use.
On transparency, plastic reduction, reuse, recycling, and policy, planning and governance:
Woolworths scored 38%
Metcash 26%
Coles 19%
ALDI 14%
Read more:
www.marineconservation.org.au/australias-f...
On transparency, plastic reduction, reuse, recycling, and policy, planning and governance:
Woolworths scored 38%
Metcash 26%
Coles 19%
ALDI 14%
Read more:
www.marineconservation.org.au/australias-f...
Australia’s four major supermarkets fail audit into plastic use, worrying signs in online groceries - Australian Marine Conservation Society
Australia’s big supermarkets are adding fuel to the plastic pollution crisis, with all four failing an independent audit into plastic use.
www.marineconservation.org.au
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
For the 3rd year, AMCS and the Boomerang Alliance audited supermarket plastic use.
On transparency, plastic reduction, reuse, recycling, and policy, planning and governance:
Woolworths scored 38%
Metcash 26%
Coles 19%
ALDI 14%
Read more:
www.marineconservation.org.au/australias-f...
On transparency, plastic reduction, reuse, recycling, and policy, planning and governance:
Woolworths scored 38%
Metcash 26%
Coles 19%
ALDI 14%
Read more:
www.marineconservation.org.au/australias-f...