The application of magnetic particle technology to environmental remediation in
general, and to wildlife rehabilitation in particular, has been under investigation at
Victoria University for a number of years, in collaboration with the Phillip Island
Research Centre (PIRC). This work has achieved significant international attention
(e.g. Copley, 1999; Pilcher, 2004) and is now at a stage where proof of principle work.  This report was prepared for
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, The National Plan Environment Working Group and The Phillip Island Nature Park