Marine biologist, photographer and Master Reef Guide Johnny Gaskell has visited over 200 reef sites in the Great Barrier Reef over the last two years and has come with a top 10 reefs, a bucket list of lesser-known reefs for those eager to explore beyond the popular dive sites. Famous for the discovery of Queensland’s […]
This year, 17 Great Barrier Reef tour operators are set to take to the water to help conserve and protect this natural wonder in a new conservation initiative, with funding in excess of $3.2 million from the Australian Government. The initiative will see operators take part in reef health and impact surveys, grow and out-plant […]
Christmas Island has been described as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, thanks to its remote location and the diversity of wildlife found here. It actually shares a few species in common with its Pacific namesake, such as boobies, mantas, eagle rays and migrating whale sharks, however many are unique to this remote Australian territory. […]
The Ribbon Reefs are a popular dive destination all year, but winter is when you can experience a Great Barrier Reef Dwarf Minke Whales encounter.
Have you ever enjoyed a serving of flake and chips? Here’s why you should consider what you’re eating and why you should #GiveFlakeABreak. Most of us at some point have enjoyed a takeaway fish and chips by the beach, and flake is often the standard ‘type’ of fish served at your local Aussie chip shop. […]
Over 100 endangered White’s Seahorses were born just in time for the new year at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, marking a successful start to the second year of the White’s Seahorse Conservation Breeding Program initiated by SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Fisheries NSW and the University of Technology Sydney. A herd of babies each smaller […]
In response to the COVID-19 vaccine roll outs around the world, Qantas has already reopened international flight bookings from July 2021. So, it’s good news for travel, a light at the end of what has been a very long tunnel, but what does it actually mean, and where are we likely to be able to […]
The Rowley Shoals is one of the most remote dive locations in Australia with trips only available around October each year. We sent photographer team Scott Portelli and Rosie Leaney on assignment to find out what makes it so very special. Here’s what Rosie has to say about her experience: Imagine being in the open […]
South Australian winery Taylors Wines has partnered with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) to launch a fundraising campaign to save Australia’s endangered White’s seahorse (or Sydney seahorse) from extinction. The SeaBnB campaign is appealing to Australians to help fund a program to provide safe haven for the endangered population of White’s seahorses in […]
It doesn’t really need to be said, but of course 2020 has been a year that we will never forget – and not in a good way! But as this (dare I say) ‘unprecedented’ year comes to a close, let’s try and celebrate the good things that happened. There were several initiatives this year that […]
