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Tourism Industry Activation and Reef Protection Initiative
Ocean Rafting is proud to have secured a funding opportunity as part of the Australian Governments $1 Billion Covid-19 Relief and Recovery Fund to support regions, communities and industry sectors severely affected by the coronavirus crisis. The $3.2 million Tourism Industry Activation and Reef Protection Initiative will repurpose vessels and crew from 17 operators to […]
Sharks – “I am a nice Shark, not a mindless Eating Machine” – Bruce
THE GREAT 8 The Great 8 are the Great Barrier Reef’s living icons. The creatures we all want to see! Ranging from reptile to mammals, from little to large, the Great 8 wish list reflects the outstanding diversity of the reef. Have you always wanted to see Sharks in the wild, or see the magnificent […]
What is Coral Spawning?
What is coral spawning? Something most people have heard of, but often something that people don’t fully understand. It is often mistaken for algae blooms such as Trichodesmium. But in reality, coral spawn is much rarer and more significant than people might think. Coral spawn is one of natures most spectacular events. Hard, stony corals […]
Giant Clam – The Monster Mollusc
The Great 8 The Great 8 are the Great Barrier Reef’s living icons. The creatures we all want to see! Ranging from reptile to mammals, from little to large, the Great 8 wish list reflects the outstanding diversity of the reef. Have you always wanted to see a Giant Clam, or see the magnificent Humpback […]
Turtles – The Whitsundays Cruisy Dinosaur
The Great 8 The Great 8 are the Great Barrier Reef’s living icons. The creatures we all want to see! Ranging from reptile to mammals, from little to large, the Great 8 wish list reflects the outstanding diversity of the Reef. Have you always wanted to swim with turtles, or see the magnificent humpback whales […]
What is Coral Bleaching?
One of the most common questions we receive about the Great Barrier Reef is ‘what is coral bleaching?’ In recent years the Great Barrier Reef has been subject to media reports of large scale bleaching events. This article aims to provide you with a coral bleaching 101! Covering what bleaching is, what causes corals to […]
