| Founded | 1965 Brisbane, Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Environmentalism |
| Location | |
Area served | Australia |
| Method | Activism |
| Website | www.marineconservation.org.au/ |
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is an Australian environmental not-for-profit organisation. It was founded in 1965 as the Queensland Littoral Society before changing its name to the Australian Littoral Society and then finally in 1995 to its current title.[1] It works on protecting the health and vitality of Australia's coasts and oceans.
The Australian Marine Conservation Society is Australia's only national charity dedicated exclusively to protecting ocean wildlife and their homes.
The Australian Marine Conservation Society is an independent charity.
The Patron of the Australian Marine Conservation Society is author Tim Winton.