Australian Sea Bird Rescue
Our history
Australian Sea Bird & turtle Rescue (ASTR) was formed in 1992 when the late Lance Ferris discovered that 35% of Ballina's pelicans were injured by fishing tackle. Now a volunteer organisation ASTR operates branches along the NSW coastline with volunteer members reducing rescuing, Rehabilitating & releasing Sea bird, Sea turtles & Sea Snakes. The ASTR Hospital purchased in 2004 by the Tony & Lisette Lewis Foundation operates with advanced facilities for caring for all animals & providing training and education to the public & our volunteers
Rescue
Through our rescue network & local reports our volunteers are trained to rescue animals in any condition as safely and stress free for the animal as possible. All our rescuers are trained and equipped to manage professional to safely remove the animal from a potential harmful situation and make the next step for their recovery.
Rehabilitate
If an animal needs urgent medical attention, we partner with the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital or local vets to provide those lifesaving procedures. Afterwards our staff and volunteer team, work around the clock in feeding, clean, changing bandages & generally provide 24 our care for the animals. Our facilitates are specifically tailored to provide everything our marine life needs for a full recovery.
Release
Once the animal is fully recovered, we return them in the safest way possible, away from potential predators or dangers. Our end goal is always to allow our animals to continue to grow and thrive naturally.