Volunteer programs at DEC
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The Department of Environment and Conservation operates a variety of volunteer projects including scientific research, community education and manual labour. DEC provides a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers in field, office and scientific situations. Volunteers over 16 years of age are registered, insured against personal accident and given guidance and training. People under the age of 16 may take part, but will need parental permission and control and, unfortunately, cannot be insured.
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Marine conservation in WA
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Wednesday, 16 July 2008 |
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Western Australia’s marine environment ranges from the warm, tropical waters off the Kimberley coast to the cool, temperate waters of the Great Australian Bight. The WA coastline is more than 13,500 kilometres long and makes up about 40 per cent of Australia’s continental coastline.
WA’s marine environment is among the most pristine – and biologically diverse – in the world. Ningaloo Reef, for example, is the largest fringing coral reef in Australia and Shark Bay is one of only 17 areas in the world that meets all four natural criteria for World Heritage listing.
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