A well-informed public is vital for effective marine wildlife conservation. For many years government agencies and various organisations have provided information about dugongs and their conservation status. 

A comprehensive education and information programme is being undertaken to enhance public awareness of the value and plight of threatened marine wildlife, and how the public can assist. The programme includes information kits, media releases, television advertising, reef user workshops and liaison with advisory committees and interest groups. Recommended Reef Practices are available online for Dugong and Turtle watching. There is also a large amount of information about how to use the Reef when around whales and dolphins.

• The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority implements an ongoing education programme aimed at coastal communities, State agencies and stakeholders to advise people on the need to sustain current marine turtle populations and the need for parties to work together cooperatively to reduce impacts
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has developed a series of leaflets concerning marine turtles, including 'Hints for turtle watching along the south Queensland coast'
• A national code of conduct for dugong and turtle watching has been developed for sustainable dugong and turtle tourism
• The Australian Government, on behalf of the National Turtle Recovery Group, produces a newsletter with information on Australian and international conservation efforts and research on marine turtles.