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Plaque beneath pelican statue in on Ballina Waterfront, commemoration of Lance Ferris

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English: Lance Ferris

12. 12. 1946 - 14. 10. 2007

This sculpture is dedicated to the coastal conservation work carried out by Lance Ferris affectionately known as "The Pelican Man".

In 1992 Lance`s work started on the sand spit opposite this wharf after he noticed many pelicans injured by fishing line and hooks. Pelicans were rescued, rehabilitated and released. The work soon extended from pelicans to other coastal birds as well as marine turtles.

Lance was passionate about educating the community, especially school children and fisher-folk, to preserve and protect the coastal environment and all marine wildlife.

From Lance`s work, Australian Seabird Rescue was founded, based in Ballina. The organisation now works around Australia to protect and rescue seabirds and shorebirds.

Australian Seabird Rescue`s work continues.

Unveiled by the Mayor of Ballina Cr Phillip Silver September 2010 in memory of Lance
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Author Aliceinthealice
Camera location28° 52′ 16.53″ S, 153° 33′ 34.73″ E  Heading=218.85333251953° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

Link to Monument Australia: https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/community/display/111233-lance-ferris

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