The Foundation seeks to encourage and assist marine sciences and to date has supported over 200 research projects relating to aspects of the biology of marine vertebrates and considers applications from both the private and public sectors which are selected by a Scientific Advisory Committee.
Professor Iain Suthers joined the Committee in 2001 and became the Committee Chair in 2014. He is a Professor in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and Sydney Institute of Marine Science, University of New South Wales.
Professor Mark Hindell joined the Committee in 1995 and currently runs the Antarctic Wildlife Research Unit in the School of Zoology, University of Tasmania.
Dr Janet Lanyon joined the Committee in 2019. She is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Queensland where she leads the Marine Vertebrate Ecology Research Group.
Professor Jenny Seddon joins the committee in 2023, she is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research at James Cook University.
Dr Clive R. McMahon, joins the committee in 2023, he is the Operations and Scientific Manager at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) for Australia’s integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) Animal Tracking sub-facility
Help the Sea World Foundation understand, protect and support the marine environment for future generations. We would greatly appreciate any donation or support you would be able to make to help us continue this vital work in supporting marine conservation.
Donations $2 and over are tax deductible.
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Our aims are to support local and global marine conservation issues however we consider our priorities are those that fall in our local area. In an ideal world we would like for there to be no culling of sharks in Australia and around the world however, this is not a reality. We understand the pressure on governments to protect swimmers through the use of shark control programs.
We continue our rescue operations to save dolphins, whales and turtles that become entrapped within the shark control programs, along with working with the authoritative agencies to research improved methods which will lessen the impact on our marine life. We have also recently partnered with the Queensland Government with their SharkSmart program installed in park to educate our guests on how to remain SharkSmart in the water and the new technologies being used to monitor sharks and keep people safe.
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Thanks for offering to help out! Our rescue team consists of highly trained, paid staff that are on call 24hrs a day, 365 days a year. We do not have volunteer placements, however if you would like to become involved in volunteer marine animal rescue please contact ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia).
Thanks for offering to help out! Unfortunately we do not have a work experience or internship program. You may benefit from contacting volunteeringaustralia.org. This organisation will be able to assist in pairing your interests with available positions.
You can support our important work and gain new customers by becoming a Sea World Foundation Business Partner or event sponsor. If you would like to get involved, send us an email and we will be in touch.
Currently, Sea World Foundation does not offer sponsorship for events or conferences.
Sea World Foundation is a registered DGR and not-for profit organisation. ABN: 46 653 322 493
All donations to the Sea World Foundation over $2 are tax deductible. All online donations receive an automatic tax invoice via email.
The Sea World Rescue Team's pioneering work in marine animal rescues has resulted in outstanding success in rehabilitating and saving many sick, injured and stranded animals in the wild.
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