Australian Marine Conservation Society

Australian Marine Conservation Society

Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is an Australian independent and not-for-profit organisation, founded in 1965, is dedicated solely to protecting the health and vitality of Australia's coasts and oceans. It was previously called the Littoral Society.

External links

* [http://www.amcs.org.au/ Australian Marine Conservation Society]


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