NINGALOO’S NURSERY

Australia’s coastlines are home to some of the world’s most extraordinary marine life, from the iconic megafauna of Ningaloo to the surreal kelp forests of the Great Southern Reef. Through Now You See Me, our ocean conservation film series, we’ve captured what makes these ecosystems so precious.

But they’re under threat. Iconic natural places like Exmouth Gulf Ningaloo’s nursery face growing pressure from industrial activity and climate change. Without urgent action, we risk losing them forever.

Strong nature laws are the most powerful tools we have to safeguard fragile ocean habitats and wildlife. Australia’s national environmental law the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) was created to protect our unique wildlife and natural icons.

More than 20 years on, we have a crucial opportunity to modernise it,  to strengthen protections, stop habitat destruction, support species recovery, and secure healthy oceans for future generations whilst supporting sustainable development. 

Join SARAH & SEBASTIAN in calling for laws that:

• Enforce strong National Environmental Standards
• Reject developments that cause climate harm
• Fund habitat restoration and species recovery
• Close loopholes that let nature be exploited
• Guarantee First Nations leadership and community voices

If you care about the future of Australia’s oceans, coasts, and wildlife, do one simple but powerful thing today and sign our petition.

Yes. While petitions are not legally binding, they are a vital way to demonstrate widespread public concern. When presented to elected representatives, like the Federal Environment Minister they can trigger debates, inquiries, or even legislative change. A petition with thousands of signatures sends a clear, collective message that cannot be ignored.

Once the petition reaches 10,000 signatures it will be sent to the Federal Environment Minister, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, calling for urgent, comprehensive reform of our national nature laws, accompanied by films from the Now You See Me Series.

Your privacy is important to us. When you sign, your name may be shared publicly to demonstrate collective support (e.g., as part of the final submission to the Minister), but your personal contact details will not be shared or sold. They are used only for the purposes of this campaign, such as confirming your signature or providing updates if you opt in. You can request to have your information removed at any time.

Beyond signing the petition, you can help protect Australia’s oceans by supporting our Xanthe Project partner the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS). We encourage you to also get involved with their initiatives:

• Protect Ningaloo: Help stop industrial threats to Exmouth Gulf and the fragile ecosystems of Ningaloo Reef.
• Strengthen Nature Laws: Join the push for strong, enforceable environmental protections under Australia’s national laws.

You can also write to your local MP, share the petition on social media, and encourage friends and family to sign. Every action helps build momentum for real, lasting change.