The threats facing the natural world can be shocking and our impact on the planet is growing every year. But our world is brilliant and solutions exist that can help to protect our living planet.
These short videos offer a glimpse into some of the challenges and solutions highlighted by WWF’s Living Planet Report 2012.
Coral reefs are the most diverse marine ecosystem. They provide other marine species with food and shelter and provide us with food, income and leisure. But coral reefs are in danger: 75% of them are threatened by overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, ocean acidification and climate change. This film explains what we can do to help corals stay alive.
Greenpeace and Kiribati enforcement officers patrol the country’s vast territorial waters.
The Javan rhinoceros is extinct in Vietnam, the last rhino was poached for its horn in late 2009. This film follows the story and examines the issues.
Bundaberg, Queensland, hosts may of Queensland’s great natural experiences – turtle hatching, great coastal walks, Lady Elliot Island and beautiful National Parks.
Sunshine Coast Queensland, famous for it’s beaches, waterways, national Parks, Birds and wildlife. Home to the iconic Australia Zoo.
Marine Reserves are not only on or below the surface, the also protect the shoreline.
The Maria Marine Reserve is an open lab for scientists. Data gathered here is vital for climate change studies.
Ile des Phoques, or Island of Seals, is a Tasmanian Nature Reserve and a haul-out or resting place for seals.
The coastal city of Gladstone, Queensland, is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef which offers exceptional scuba diving and snorkelling .
