A rally will be held to protest the continued use of shark nets and drumlines in Queensland’s waters, and ask for an end to the use of these outdated, cruel and ineffective methods for good.

The rally is hosted by Sea Shepherd, Humane Society International, Australian Marine Conservation Society, and Envoy: Shark Cull.

Where: Kirra Beach, Gold Coast QLD

When: Saturday 9th July

10:45 am AEST

Two whales simultaneously entangled in shark nets off QLD coast today State of the Environment? Appalling.

Related Posts

Finally, NSW mandates pain relief for mulesing

Finally, NSW mandates pain relief for mulesing

by Humane World for Animals,

Humane World for Animals Australia is welcoming the NSW Government’s announcement last week that applying pain relief will be mandatory when mulesing lambs (or live lamb cutting), but says Australia remains a global outlier on addressing sheep welfare and must take further action by ending live lamb cutting altogether. Amendments...

7 incredible facts that prove albatross are the most fascinating of birds

7 incredible facts that prove albatross are the most fascinating of birds

by Lawrence Chlebeck,

Albatross—a bird whose name conjures feelings of majesty, grace and solitude. They are the great navigators of the globe, soaring vast distances over lonely, wind-swept oceans.   Here are 7 incredible facts that prove that albatross are the most fascinating of birds.   (1) They’re massive  Albatross are the largest of all flying birds with wingspans reaching up to 3.5m—almost as long as a car. The largest species is the...

close icon