The idyllic and remote Lord Howe Island may seem like an untouched paradise, but it’s facing the harsh reality of the global plastic waste crisis. On a recent visit to the island with @adriftlabscience, marine advocate @senatorsurfer (Pete Wish-Wilson) witnessed the devastating impact of plastic pollution firsthand — shearwater birds, which breed on the island, were found with stomachs full of plastic, sometimes so crammed you could hear the crunch as they moved. In a recent interview with the ABC, Pete shared the heartbreaking scenes he experienced while working with these birds, and the urgent need for systemic change. The only real solution lies in bold government action to hold major plastic producers and retailers accountable. We can’t clean our way out of this crisis — we need prevention, responsibility, and change at the top. #PlasticPollution #LordHoweIsland #Shearwaters #StopPlasticWaste #MarineConservation #GreatBarrierReefLegacy #AdriftLab #PeteWishWilson #EcoJustice (fb)

Stunning footage by the talented @alexkyddphoto. 🎥🤩 Beneath the surface, a living masterpiece. 🪸🎨 Above, nature’s guardians. 🌱💂‍♂️ This vibrant reef and lush mangroves represent the delicate balance we’re fighting to protect. At Great Barrier Reef Legacy, we’re not just documenting the reef—we’re preserving its future. Through our Forever Reef Project, we are safeguarding the biodiversity of Great Barrier Reef corals for generations to come. This is what we’re working to protect.For science. For conservation. Forever. 🌎❤️ #GBRLegacy #CoralBiobank #CoralConservation #GreatBarrierReef #HopeForReefs #MarineScience #ForeverReefProject#AlexKyddPhoto (fb)