It is one of the most diverse, amazing, and accessible education experiences for anyone on the planet! The Reef Biosearch team can showcase the natural ecosystems above and below the water in the facilitation of living classrooms aligning to World Heritage, Natural Values and Cultural Values on the Great Barrier Reef.
With personalised itineraries for primary and secondary years, students will be guided by Reef Biosearch Marine Biologists and Master Reef Guides on projects aligning to the Australian Curriculum.
Specialist programs also focus on the senior syllabuses for Biology and Marine Science, which provide essential skill sets to prepare students for higher education, work and engagement in a complex and rapidly changing world.
View the reef with informed eyes.
Complimentary guided snorkel tours onboard Wavedancer Low Isles and dive and snorkel adventures with Silver Series and Poseidon.
Optional guided snorkel tours at outer barrier reef activity platforms, or nature's pontoon!
Quicksilver Cruise to Agincourt Reef
Great Adventures to Moore Reef
Ocean Spirit Michaelmas Cay
On Green Island, Reef Biosearch lead the Green Island Living Classroom for students as well as in-house eco tours and activities for Green Island Resort House guests.
This includes access to tour the Resort's 'back of house' environmental management systems, a leading edge coral research project, in addition to the wonderful activities to participate in during a day on this beautiful Great Barrier Reef island.
On Low Isles, join the Reef Biosearch marine biologist for a guided walk from the beach learning about the island's ecology through to the Heritage Walk and the landmark lighthouse that has greeted guests since 1878.
A Clean and Green walk is also available on Green Island, learning about the island's ecology, history all while contributing data to the Australian Marine Debris Initiative.
Enroute to all of the spectacular reef destinations with Quicksilver and Great Adventures cruises, listen out for the informative talks by one of Reef Biosearch's university graduate marine biologists.
Our school education programs allow teachers to choose from Green island or the Outer Reef, or combination of programs for the best experience.
Green Island is the most diverse, amazing, and accessible education experience on the Great Barrier Reef, 45 minutes from Cairns.
With a dedicated classroom facility on Wunyami (Green Island's traditional name), the Green Island Living Classroom is a curriculum based educational product and is a first for our region, providing accessible education experiences on the Great Barrier Reef.
Our Outer Reef Experience takes students to a reef activity platform permanently moored at the Outer Barrier Reef off Cairns or Port Douglas, providing the perfect opportunity to investigate and study reef ecosystems and processes in an interactive and stimulating experience.
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Be a "Marine Biologist for a Day" is a package of educational resources to assist teachers, marine tourism operators and reef guides in facilitating high-quality experiential learning excursions for students visiting the Great Barrier Reef.
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From attending a local School Science Fair and introducing curious minds to the wonderful world of marine biology, to role models inspiring young people to consider a career in tourism, the Reef Biosearch teams are ambassadors for the Great Barrier Reef and community engagement.
The Great Barrier Marine Park Authority's Eye on the Reef Rapid Monitoring Survey enables visitors to contribute to the Reef's long-term protection by collecting valuable information about reef health and marine animals to understand the bigger picture and inform how to manage the Reef.
The Eye on the Reef Rapid Monitoring Survey is designed for people with little to moderate reef experience who can snorkel confidently, and even without a scientific background.
Reef Biosearch's team of trained marine biologists are certified to lead this activity and the data collected will be used to manage and support the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
There are a number of ways to get involved, and everyone's contribution is welcomed - whether you're a regular day tripper, tourist on their first visit, fisher, Marine Park ranger, marine tourism staff or marine scientist. One of the easiest ways anyone can get involved is by downloading the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's free Eye on the Reef app to record reef health, animal sightings or incidents. There are also other monitoring programs for people who visit the Reef more regularly, have more time or marine biology knowledge, or are willing to be part of the training.
Visit GBRMPA to learn more.