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Tuning into the Deep
This whale season, the team at Ocean Rafting has been tuning into the deep and capturing Humpback Whale songs using an underwater microphone known as a hydrophone. These recordings are shared with the University of Queensland’s long-running Cetacean Ecology Group, a research initiative that’s been studying Humpback Whales for over 25 years, with a particular […]
Coral Spawning 2024
The 2024 coral spawning event is a key focus of the Boats 4 Corals Reef Assist Project. This project aims to restore and strengthen the resilience of the Whitsundays Reefs. Ocean Rafting joined forces with Reef Catchments, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, Traditional Owners, and other trusted tourism operators to support the crucial initiative […]
Adventure Tourism Awards 2024
Ocean Rafting attended the 2024 Adventure Tourism Awards Night in Gold Coast on the 7th of November. Adventure Queensland, the peak backpacking and independent travel industry body for Queensland, hosted the return of the Awards. The gala event recognised outstanding tourism experiences, people, and places within the tourism industry in Australia and New Zealand. Ocean […]
What is Coral?
What is coral? Is it an animal, plant or rock? To the naked eye, it is a bit tricky to tell! But the answer is actually all 3! With over 600 species of coral found on the Great Barrier Reef, a basic understanding of what you are looking at, really helps you appreciate the beauty […]
