AQWA Foundation

Awareness, understanding and appreciation of Western Australia’s oceans

The AQWA Foundation is a registered non-profit environmental organisation established by AQWA in 2002 to increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of Western Australia’s oceans. It is dedicated to supporting projects that promote better understanding of the marine environment, drive change and foster positive relationships between people and the sea. The AQWA Foundation is funded by AQWA, community donations and sponsorships.

make a donation

AQWA Foundation is an ACNC registered ⧉ charitable organisation. Trading address: 91 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025 AUSTRALIA. Contact the AQWA Foundation at reception@aqwa.com.au. Donations are non-refundable.

OUR MISSION

To protect Western Australian marine life through conservation action, community education and scientific research. We aim to increase awareness, inspire appreciation, and be a voice for Western Australia’s unique marine environments.

Research

We fund research projects that promote better understanding of marine life and environments and/or provide solutions to marine issues.

Education

We aim to foster positive relationships between people and the ocean biome through educational activities that engage, inspire and generate respect.

Conservation Action

We support and initiate programs that take action to benefit Western Australian marine environments and the community, including Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (RRR) and Plastics Reduction initiatives.

OUR VISION

A healthy ocean that is diverse and thriving for future generations.

get involved

Lend us a fin!

Ready to help us achieve our mission? Below you'll find events and opportunities to get involved and be a voice for WA's oceans! These are updated throughout the year, so keep an eye out for more events & opportunities.

Volunteer at AQWA

Become a Turtle First Responder

Seeds For Snapper Community Day

Turtle Rescue Hub

Do you know what to do if you find a stranded turtle? Lets work together to build a community of knowledgeable turtle first-responders.!

What We’re Doing

Our initiatives

Café To Compost

Lets untrash and sort our waste stash! Our Café uses only compostable take-away items, which visitors can easily sort on-site along with other organics. We then send it to compost, not landfill!

Seagrass Sanctuaries

Do flowers grow underwater? One does... seagrass! Seagrass is the ocean's only flowing plant and its answer to land's grasslands and meadows, acting as safe haven for fry and baby animals.

The Coral Bank Of Western Australia

By building a cache of genetic material, we’re creating an insurance policy for WA’s corals.

Bring 3 for the Sea

Bring 3 for the sea and donate it to our charity! AQWA Foundation is fundraising with Containers For Change to both reduce plastic in the sea AND support our conservation initiatives.

Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release

The AQWA Foundation provides essential care for sick and injured marine life, with an emphasis on the rehabilitation of sea turtles for release back to the wild.