Help us Save Tens of Thousands of  Seabirds on Manuk Island by Eliminating Invasive Rats

There are few single actions that can have as much impact on breeding seabirds as completely eliminating rats.

– Steve Cranwell, BirdLife International


Why this project is important

Manuk Island is the largest and one of the most important seabird colonies in the whole South China Sea and Sulu Seas; perhaps the most important area in Indonesia for colonial seabirds; and probably the biggest seabird breeding colony in the Banda Sea.

Manuk is also heavily infested by rats that are not native to the island. The rats eat both the vegetation and the seabirds' eggs and chicks, degrading the entire ecosystem, land and sea. This has massive consequences for the environment as well as the livelihoods of all the people who live in the region.

Decline in the island’s seabird populations were well documented by the 1980s. Seabird counts from October 1969 & February 1970 of 90,000 seabirds had fallen to 7,000 – 14,300 birds by August 1981 and 3,550 – 6,600 birds by 2009. Local liveaboard ship operators report even greater declines now, including gradual loss of fish and the island's iconic sea snakes.

Eradicating rats is expected to create rapid and measurable benefits over just a few years. Restoring seabird populations is one of the greatest impacts that can be done for people and nature in these remote areas. It has enormous positive consequences for the nearby and surrounding ocean ecosystems.

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Want to pay by Bank Transfer?

Please email Anissa Lawrence for and invoice and account details:

anissa@oceanearthfoundation.org.au

For other ways to donate, and information on USD/AUD and other tax deductibility options, please refer to the bottom of the page. 

STAGE 1 cost US$25,000 (AU$35,000).

To successfully implement an island rat eradication takes time, significant expertise and broad-reaching consultation with everyone from local people to government.

The project is split into four stages and we are currently fund-raising for Stage 1, where we will run the initial intergovernmental meeting to answer questions about its benefits, costs and risk. We will also expand into local meetings to get proof of support for the next phase.

More information regarding the project stages can be found in the supporting materials.

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More detailed project information

TAX DEDUCTIONS

For Australian Donors

TierraMar Ltd (trading as OceanEarth Foundation) (ABN 81 605 779 333) is a registered Australian charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement. Eligible donations made in Australia are tax-deductible.

For U.S. Donors

TierraMar Ltd (trading as OceanEarth Foundation) has received an equivalency determination confirming that it is the equivalent of a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity for U.S. grantmaking purposes. U.S. foundations may be able to make grants directly to OceanEarth Foundation in Australia in reliance on this equivalency determination, subject to their own grantmaking requirements. U.S. individuals are welcome to donate directly to OceanEarth Foundation; however, direct donations to an Australian charity are generally not eligible for a U.S. charitable tax deduction. Donors seeking a U.S. tax-deductible option may need to give through an eligible U.S. charitable intermediary. Please consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual circumstances and contact us for more information.

For Donors in Other Countries

Tax treatment of donations varies by jurisdiction. Please consult your local tax advisor regarding eligibility for any applicable tax benefits.

Project Initiated with assistance from Pindito

This project was initiated on the request and advice from Edi Frommenwiler of Pindito. 

Contact OceanEarth Foundation

If you would like more information or to make a donation directly, please contact:

OceanEarth Foundation Managing Director, Founder, Anissa Lawrance: anissa@oceanearthfoundation.org.au

Head Office, Australia
Registered Office
c/o JM Sarich and Co
Suite 12, 46-48 Urunga Parade
Miranda NSW 2228
Australia

 

Supporting Technical Drafts (DO NOT QUOTE)

These documents are a work in progress. They are for reference only but provide additional draft detail regarding the proposed project. They cannot be downloaded.

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