AusTurtle Information

AusTurtle was established in June 2004 to promote sea turtle conservation and research in northern Australia. All species of sea turtles in Australian waters are listed as either endangered or vulnerable to extinction under the Commonwealth EPBC Act 1999. AusTurtle is a non-profit organisation and is run by concerned scientists, students and members of the public. AusTurtle is registered in the Northern Territory and has adopted the model constitution under the NT Associations Act 2004 . The aims of the organisation are: To support sea turtle research and conservation To support the objectives of the National Sea Turtle Recovery Plan through Research, Threat Abatement and Education To support the preservation of sea turtle habitat and their associated biota To engage in sea turtle education To engage in fundraising to support the above aims To support the continuation of a long-term research project at Bare Sand Island, Northern Territory To collaborate and form partnerships with other organisations and institutions to apply for funds to support the above aims To participate in discussions regarding sea turtle management, conservation and research at all levels including local, regional, national and international. To achieve these aims, AusTurtle will collaborate and form partnerships with other organisations and institutions, apply for funding from large organisations and government grants, and raise funds through the sale of merchandise.