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New report shows Territorians need healthy coasts
Our new report - Valuing Our Top End Coasts and Seas - spells out just how valuable healthy Territory coasts are to our unique lifestyle, livelihoods and economy. It also finds that without proper protection and management, the Top End is at risk.

Saltwater People
The Roper River and Limmen Bight are truly precious places for recreational fishers, nature lovers and the Traditional Owners. Now, these places are under renewed threats, including from a proposed Iron Ore mine. The Yanyuwa, Marra, Warndarrang and Nunggubuyu Traditional Owners from the area have just made a powerful statement, producing a huge canvas petition with the help of renowned artist Simon Normand. It has just been delivered to the Federal Government. Watch their video here.

The art of our Top End coasts
Darwin gathered for a special event: Saltwater Secrets - The Exhibition with Paul Arnold and Simon Normand. Whether you were lucky enough to be there, or want to see how the night went down. A night of energy, incredible insights into the sea country, the people and the characteristics of our iconic Top End coasts that make where we live so special. It's up to all of us to stand up for the future for our marine environment and the livelihoods that rely on its health. Let's get to it.

Saltwater Secrets - The Exhibition
You’re invited to Saltwater Secrets - The Exhibition. Registrations are filling up fast - don't miss out.

Blue Impact Producer Sarah Beard talks to ABC Darwin
Blue The Film showed at The Deckchair on Wednesday 27 September. Impact Producer, Sarah Beard spoke to ABC Radio Darwin ahead of the screening. You can listen to the interview here.

You're invited to a screening of Blue The Film
You’re invited to join us on Wednesday 27 September at the Darwin Deckchair Cinema for a special preview screening of the new Australian film, BLUE, an invigorating documentary with a beautifully crafted wake up call about the state of the Earth's oceans. Book your FREE ticket now!

AMCS Submission
The Environmental Defenders Office NT representing the Australian Marine Conservation Society has made a submission to the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority regarding a proposal in Territory waters and its potential impacts on threatened species and the environment. Read below for the full submission.

Mine threatens Top End treasures
A new mine proposal threatens some of the Territory’s most precious places: the Roper River, Maria Island and Limmen Bight Marine National Park. These areas have outstanding natural and cultural values, are popular recreational fishing spots, and have great tourism opportunities. We cannot let this go ahead. Add your voice to stop this mine today.

Love fishing?
Join us at the Darwin Boat, Travel and Leisure Show Join us at the popular Darwin Boat, Travel and Leisure Show on the weekend of 19 - 20 August at the Marrara Stadium. It’s a great event for those of us keen on fishing, boating and the outdoors. We’re going to be part of it, and we hope to see you there.

Breaking news: We did it
The plan guiding the Northern Territory’s future economic development has just been released and, thanks to your support, protection of our unique coastal environment and lifestyle is included in the framework.