K’Gari beach clean efforts top over 13K tonnes
Combined with the Queensland floods earlier this year, the debris that has washed up on the shores of K’gari (Fraser Island) has caused a severe environmental impact. Through Where Wild Things Roam support with Wild Things Roam Org, a small team headed to the island in April to assist with the beach
Meet the Sea Women of Melanesia
To most people, fins, masks and neoprene wetsuits are recreational gear. But to the non-profit group SeaWomen of Melanesia, this year’s Champion of the Earth for Inspiration and Action, they are the tools of change. Clad in diving gear, the group’s 30-plus members chart the health of the fragile coral reefs
WCFF to bring the festival to Australia
The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival has wrapped up another successful year in New York and now has its sights set on bringing the long-running festival to Australian shores in 2022. Completing its eleventh year in New York City, the WCFF screened more than 100 films, including many world premieres, from around
WCFF launches Virtual Event
The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival has wrapped up another successful year and is now offering viewers the chance to see the films through its Virtual Program. Completing its eleventh year in New York City, the WCFF screened more than 100 films, including many world premieres, from around the globe. The festival
Kenya launches Baby Elephant Naming Ceremony
Kenya will host the first-ever Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival this Saturday, 9 October 2021 at the Amboseli National Park where individuals will be allowed to give names to selected elephants after donating funds towards the program which is aimed at boosting the conservation efforts of the endangered species. The Ministry
‘Jaimen Hudson From Sky to Sea’ wins WCFF award
Shot across multiple destinations in Western Australia, the film ‘Jaimen Hudson From Sky to Sea’ has won the award for the Best Drone category at the 2021 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WCFF). ‘From Sky to Sea’ is a film about Jaimen Hudson, whose spectacular aerial whale and dolphin imagery reach hundreds
The problem with (CON)servation
Today is World Rhino Day, celebrated on September 22 every year. This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways. It is also just one of many wildlife days in the year when people fall
Tangaroa Blue Foundation WA Beach Clean-Up
Tangaroa Blue Foundation is calling on citizen scientists, schools, community groups, corporate groups, families and all ocean lovers to register for the 2021 WA Beach Clean-Up event from 15-18th October. The community can participate by organising a clean-up at their favourite section of the Western Australian coastline and register their chosen
Take a walk on the wild side with Coastrek
Wild Women on Top connects, coaches and champions women in the outdoors through community hiking adventures and their Coastrek program and events around Australia. For Women’s Health Week they have organised some completely FREE and virtual events, so even if you are in lockdown you can participate. The events kicked off
Gifts that give back to the world
There's no time like the present to start adopting some eco-conscious behaviour. Even better, is when you share that with someone else. So, give the gift that gives back to the planet or people in need, and you will not only feel good but will be doing good. Here are some of