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The Coral Nurture Program – Whitsundays
Ocean Rafting is excited to have been selected as one of three high-standard tourism operators to be involved in the Whitsundays Coral Nurture Program, a tourism-led coral gardening initiative that will look to assist recovery across reef sites that were heavily affected by Cyclone Debbie. The Coral Nurture Program (www.coralnurtureprogram.org) was established in 2019 as […]
Master Reef Guide Masterclass
This week Skippers James and Toby, along with Director Jan were invited to Fitzroy Island for the Master Reef Guide Masterclass and the Tourism Leadership Event. This workshop aimed to bring together Master Reef Guides from across the Reef. Training in “Eyes and Ears” compliance, Reef Health and Impact Survey methodology, turtle nest monitoring and […]
01.12.21 – Marine Debris
Protect Paradise! As an Ecotourism Australia ‘Hall of Fame’ and ‘Advanced Eco Certified’ tourism operator, Ocean Rafting is committed to giving back to our stunning Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. While many of our initiatives focus on the protection, conservation and education of our local fringing reefs, our passionate team […]
5.11.21 – Coral Spawning
Through October and November, Ocean Rafting teamed up with several local tour operators, Southern Cross University, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Reef Catchments in our annual ‘Boats4Corals’ initiative! In the days after the October and November full moon, the Great Barrier Reef comes alive with the annual Coral Spawn, otherwise […]
Ocean Rafting’s Master Trio To Guide Award-Winning Environmental Activities
Advanced Ecotourism Certified operator, Ocean Rafting, has proudly welcomed a new addition to its team of accredited Master Reef Guides. Ocean Rafting Skipper and Eco Host, Toby Lodewijks, has joined his colleagues, Ocean Rafting Master Reef Guide, Skipper and Environmental Manager, James Unsworth, and Ocean Rafting Master Reef Guide and Eco Host, Taylor Chen, undertaking […]
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 […]