Combining research, outreach, film and art interactions, SEADRAGON CONSERVATION is an inter-disciplinary project between the University of Technology Sydney and Jordan Askill.
WEEDY SEADRAGONS
Weedy or common seadragons are found only in Australia and are iconic to the country's Great Southern Reef. They face many threats, including habitat and ecosystem loss due to human impact and climate change. Classified as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Redlist, little is known about the Weedy.
AIMS
SEADRAGON CONSERVATION aims to prevent Weedys from becoming endangered by establishing comprehensive demographic research datasets, breeding an insurance population and incorporating field observations into public art and engagement.
COLLABORATORS
University of Technology Sydney, Fish Ecology Lab
SEALIFE Sydney Aquarium
Jordan Askill Labs
DONATE
Help fund ongoing research by making a tax-deductible DONATION to the University of Technology Sydney Seadragon Research Fund by following these steps:
CONTACT US for more information.
SAPPHIRE DINNER 2025
The Sapphire Project is a not-for-profit organisation supporting pioneering marine initiatives across Australia. It raises funds and awareness through The Sapphire Dinner—an annual gala that has generated over $5 million for ocean conservation since launching in 2021.
Support this year's beneficiaries by attending The Sapphire Dinner 2025
on Friday 15th August at The Carriageworks from 6pm.
Funds from every ticket sold and every dollar raised go directly toward vital projects dedicated to preserving our oceans.
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VISIT
Support project collaborators and colleagues by visiting their websites or venues:
UTS FISH ECOLOGY LAB | SEALIFE AQUARIUM | THE SAPPHIRE PROJECT
GREAT BARRIER REEF FOUNDATION