The Major Projects Foundation is dedicated to undertaking and supporting marine conservation research, education and action throughout the Pacific
Mayfield, New South Wales
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Hugely proud to have completed the first archaeological survey (and first dives in 38 years!) of the I-124 Japanese Submarine. As always massive thanks to our team and supporters for making these complex projects possible.
#scuba #Archaeology #research
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Expedition success! In late 2022, following COVID-19 related delays, we undertook our first field visit to Federated States of Micronesia as part of the @dfat -funded WWII Shipwreck Pollution Mitigation Project.
We look forward to continuing this work with our partners in 2023!
It's a TEAM effort to get epic projects like this going. Thanks to AusGov DFAT, SPREP, FSM Govt, Chuuk Govt and their agencies EPA, HPO, NACH and DECCEM. A shout out to Peter Morris, Dianne Tosland, Austin Baird, Jane Daniels of AusP3 and Paul Adams for his unwavering vision.
We're finally going back to Chuuk this month!!! Decaying World War II wrecks in Truk Lagoon contain oil that poses an imminent threat to the local environment and people. Thanks to AusGov DFAT and SPREP, we will help FSM manage this risk. youtube.com/watch?v=jtqnliM_…
Latest research alert 🚨! digital.ecomagazine.com/publ… @ecoMagNews in partnership with @MissionBlue presents our latest collab with @CGGcompany , @udceoe, @SEARCH_Inc & @SprepChannel showing the impact of #marinepollution from wrecks at the Bikini Atoll @UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Things have been busy here at MPF….we’re extremely honoured that our research on polluting WWII shipwrecks is being showcased at @ExplorersClub Global Exploration Summit in Portugal!
#glex2021 #togetherinexploration #expandingworld #theexplorersclub youtube.com/watch?v=RCtaLjVe…...
To celebrate #WorldOceansWeek our Research Director @ARCHAEOTechnic was invited by @ExplorersClub to a panel discussing the toxic legacy of munitions and WWII shipwrecks on our oceans. If you missed the live event it can be watched here youtube.com/watch?v=Wz4l58Wo…
Did you know the #ClimateEmergency is increasing the risk of #oilspills from WWII shipwrecks?
Working with @SprepChannel & @oceanfdn we presented at the 'Climate Change and Maritime Heritage' conference smcm.zoom.us/rec/share/3ZcJu… Passcode: 2$Climate and skip to the 1 hour mark
We were privileged to present at the Dangerous Shipwrecks: International Conference Vol. 2 organised by @MARE_foundation . If you missed it the presentations are here 👉 fundacjamare.pl/conference-m…
#MarinePollution #SaveOurOcean #SDG14 #OceanDecade #OceanCleanup #Wreck #Scuba
Our volunteers have done an outstanding job repainting the #RVOceanRecovery.
Paul and Peter Devereux worked their way from tugboat deckhands to masters throughout their careers. Now retired, they #volunteer their time with @MajorProjects Huge thanks for helping keep us afloat!
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As a Fellow of @ExplorersClub our Research Director @ARCHAEOTechnic was recently interviewed by #ABCRadio. Matt spoke about marine archaeology and our mission to mitigate potentially polluting wrecks
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#OceanLiteracy #oil #podcast #TEC #scuba #archaeology
Join our Research Director @ARCHAEOTechnic and colleagues from Poland, Finland & UK as they discuss potentially polluting shipwrecks and what can be done to prevent them impacting our ocean. Register here fundacjamare.pl/konferencja
#MarinePollution #OilSpills #SDG14 #OceanDecade
2020 has been a year of challenges but also great progress for us! We’re hugely grateful for your support and wish you all the best for the holiday season. See you all in 2021 for the start of the #OceanDecade!
#Xmas #Christmas #Holiday #NewYear #Team #BluePacific #SaveOurOcean
Partner spotlight: @Uni_Newcastle
Research is critical for the future of the #BluePacific. Our partnership with UON creates a unique platform for this to happen. #research #action #partnership #SDG14 #MarinePollution #DisasterRiskReduction #OceanDecade
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Partner spotlight: @SprepChannel
Protecting the #BluePacific from polluting #WWII shipwrecks is a big job! Fortunately since 2019 we’ve had the support of @SprepChannel for our mission in the Pacific. Check out their website here: sprep.org/
Did you know wrecks can be home to higher densities of #fish than nearby natural #reefs? This is the case in Chuuk Lagoon in Micronesia where nature has reclaimed the sunken fleet.
But if we don’t act soon, marine #pollution from these wrecks threaten these fragile #ecosystems.
It’s time to RISE UP!
The Major Projects Foundation endorses ‘RISE UP’ a Blue Call for governments and businesses to take the bold actions required to set the ocean on a course to recovery!
#RiseUp4TheOcean #SaveOurOcean #SDG14 #OceanClimateAction
Who doesn’t love a fresh coat of #paint?
The Ocean Recovery got a new look recently. A big shoutout to everyone that helped. Currently, work on the ship is performed by #volunteers.
To help support our #mission please head to our website to donate majorprojects.org.au
