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The mobile app version of the Envoy Foundation Platform is available on Apple and Android. It will be easier than ever to use the Envoy Foundation Platform and with push notifications enabled, you'll never miss an update!
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Scientists Sara Andreotti and Andrew Khalil have a deep passion for sharks
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While many don’t see sharks for the benefits they provide, it’s important to understand that shark culling is not the answer and that along with an ethical right to simply exist, sharks are incredibly important to the ecosystems they rule over and many of those benefits actually contribute to activities such as fishing, snorkelling on a coral reef, diving and many others. We need healthy shark populations for many reasons...
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Shark net worker shares traumatising experience cutting dead animals out of shark nets
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An ex shark net contractor is calling for the NSW government shark net program to be overhauled, citing concerns about its environmental impact, but also its inability to properly protect swimmers.
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Shark net at closed Garie Beach, a case of government negligence or is it they just don't care?
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Although Garie Beach has been closed for almost 12 months, the NSW Department of Primary Industries confirmed on 22 February 2023 that 'with regards to the Garie net, it continues to be set'. The beach was closed in March 2022 due to major damage to the only access road.
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Unprotected wildlife: Flawed Joint Management Agreement rolls-over without public consultation
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The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC), in a report of 2022, found that the JMA was not meeting its objectives. However, despite the failings of the JMA to protect swimmers and threatened and endangered species, the JMA has been rolled over by DPI and EHG without any amendments or public consultation.
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Clearing up the Confusion: Understanding the Differences between Shark Nets and Shark Barriers
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There are significant differences between shark nets and shark barriers. However, in practice, the terms 'shark nets' and 'shark barriers' are mistakenly used interchangeably.
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Shark nets, an impossible promise and an outdated approach
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In its attempt to guarantee the impossible [human freedom from shark bites] the Government is paying a very high environmental price, and without public debate. How much time must pass, and how many more sharks and other harmless animals must be killed, before the meshing is gradually but steadily removed?
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The dingo debate and the controversial practice of wild dog management
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Australia's native animals are part of our national identity but for centuries we have struggled to strike a balance between conserving our wildlife and protecting farming interests.
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Supporters rally around a life-sized Humpback Mum and Calf on Manly beach, to say no to shark nets!
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Gold Coast rally is on 10 December 2022, but seeing people mobilise to attend the Manly rally on 3 December 2022, was inspiring. The community and Australian's in general, want shark nets out now!
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Are you coming to our biggest ever Summer Rallies? Organised by the community, for the community!
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In the right circumstances, peaceful protests can be an effective tool for change. Passionate community members who want NSW and QLD ministers to pay attention to local opposition to shark nets are organising community rallies.
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