TOXIC WW2 SHIPWRECKS THREATEN OUR OCEANS

“The great thing about this problem is that its solvable”

Matt Carter – Research Director

MAJOR PROJECTS FOUNDATION carries out and supports conservation, research and education around issues of environment, sustainability and preservation affecting Australia, its coral reefs, the Pacific Ocean and its island communities.

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Decaying World War II wrecks contain oil that poses an imminent threat to the marine environment.

We can prevent this.

But we must act now.

Here are the challenges

Major Projects Foundation researches and supports these projects

Oil content of wrecks

Explosive remnants of war

Plastic in oceans

Scientific work platform

Training and education

Industry and research partners

Feature projects

Potentially Polluting Wrecks

Wreck Preservation

News

Research Update May 2020

May 11, 2020 | News

Matt Carter details one MPF's high priority wrecks in this video.A word from our Research Director. Dr Matt Carter.Firstly everyone at MPF would like to congratulate Matt on completing his PhD thesis. He is now officially a Dr!While many of us involved with MPF have...

Peter Cundall

Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

Meet Peter Cundall Peter is an amazing guy. He is our Chief Historian and a Director of Major Projects Foundation. Peter, until recent retirement, worked in the maritime industry at Svitzer Australia, the main towage operator in Australia. Peter’s real passion is...

Newsletter – March 2020

Mar 10, 2020 | News

Welcome to the first issue of Major Projects Foundation's new e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this new way to stay informed on Major Projects Foundation's news. RESEARCH DIRECTOR'S PRESENTATION A talk at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club by Matt Carter, Major...