Scott Reef, Like Nowhere Else
Download
Off the pristine coast of North West Australia, a massive gas project threatens one of Australia's most vibrant and biodiverse coral reefs. This ecological marvel, known as Scott Reef, is Australia's largest oceanic reef system, located in the Timor Sea, 270 km from the Kimberley coastline. Find out more about what's at risk by reading this photo book.
The movement against Woodside's Burrup Hub is growing in WA. Thousands of West Australians are taking action to stop Woodside's disastrous plans. The future of Scott Reef is in the hands of Environment Minister, Murray Watt. He will decide this year whether Australia’s most dangerous project goes ahead.
Scott Reef, Review of Environmental Values and proposed Browse to North West Shelf Project Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Review Document
Download
This document presents an assessment of the environmental values of Scott Reef and evaluates potential impacts from the proposed Browse to North West Shelf (NWS) gas project. The findings of this report underscore the environmental significance of Scott Reef; the adverse nature of risks posed by the Browse to NWS project; the need for further research before any large scale industrial activity is considered; and the need for comprehensive environmental monitoring to protect Scott Reef from the compounding threats of climate change and industrial development. For these reasons the report concludes the information is not adequate to assess the risks. Given the known threats and significant knowledge gaps, the precautionary principle should be applied. Approving this project risks irreversible harm to one of Australia’s most unique marine ecosystems, contravening our global obligations to conserve biodiversity and reducing our climate change emissions.