Reef Ecologic

Join Adj Prof Adam Smith FARLF FEIAZ CEnvP and Jacinta Jefferies on 3pm Wednesday 19 March for a monthly online presentation on fish and the opportunity to share knowledge. The event is here https://lnkd.in/ggRC7nsS FRDC - Fisheries Research and Development Corporation TropWATER: JCU's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research James Cook University OzFish Unlimited Reef Check Australia Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian Citizen Science Association NOAA Fisheries The University of Queensland Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Royal Geographical Society of Queensland Townsville City Council Townsville Enterprise (TEL)

Tonight is Ocean Film Festival World Tour in Townsville. It is a reminder that as scientists we have fantastic stories that can be amplified if we can collaborate with artists, writers, filmmakers, influencers and politicians. Hundreds of people contact Reef Ecologic each year to volunteer, intern or learn. Here are two opportunities for aspiring underwater filmmakers \ communicators to start a conversation about a potentially life changing project. Are you the next Jacques Cousteau or David Attenborough? MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art Underwater Australasia ABC FILMS Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian Film Television and Radio School Ocean Impact Organisation Divers for Climate

Every day exploring a coral reef is worth ten days in the office for a Thalassophile or marine biologist. What is your happy place? This is a reef conversation about one of those days and the interactions with a salty crew and diversity of fish https://lnkd.in/gx9Q-Ztj Great Barrier Reef Foundation Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Australian Citizen Science Association Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian Institute of Marine Science iNaturalist Reef Environmental Education Foundation Australian Government Townsville City Council MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art Townsville Enterprise (TEL) Cairns Aquarium and Reef Research Centre Reef Check Australia CSIRO Australian National Maritime Museum Museum of Tropical Queensland Divers for Climate SCF Australia • Fishing | Media | Events

Team Spotlight: ✨Meet Jacinta Jefferies✨ Jacinta is a marine scientist passionate about marine conservation, education, awareness and management. She commenced with Reef Ecologic as a university intern and is now a marine scientist. Jacinta has expertise in diving operations as an advanced and rescue SCUBA diver and has worked on various local and regional Reef Ecologic projects. Jacinta also has skills in science communication and promoting awareness through her new role as executive officer for the Museum of Underwater Art. Her strengths include technical skills in field research and monitoring, effective communication, community engagement and the ability to connect with a range of diverse stakeholders for various projects. Jacinta is passionate about marine conservation and enjoys working with Reef Ecologic to make a difference for coral reefs and to make a positive impact on our planet. Her favourite marine species is a whale shark as they have such unique individualized markings and are beautiful slow-moving gentle giants. Jacinta believes that the key to playing your part for the environment is to make small changes in your day-to-day life such as reuse and recycling clothing, shopping bags and bringing your own keep cup to the coffee shop. If more people start to make these small simple changes the world will become a more sustainable place.🌱🌏 #TeamMemberSpotlight #conservation #change #environmentalawareness #coralhealth #greatbarrierreef #sustainability #ProtectOurPlanet

Team Spotlight: ✨ Meet Al Songcuan ✨ Al is a well-rounded environmental research scientist from the Philippines with over 10 years of experience working on research projects and consultancies with academia, government, private companies, and non-government organisations. He has a diverse set of knowledge and skills in marine science, fisheries, climate change, habitat and vulnerability assessment, ecology, and environmental management. He specializes in applying geospatial information using GIS and remote sensing in the coastal and marine environment. One of his favourite projects was the relocation of corals along a proposed desalination pipeline route at Haymann Island. Here they used combination of spatial imagery and field surveys to find the best route for desalination pipeline that minimised damage to marine habitat. In addition, they also relocated over 200 corals in order to mitigate the damage and monitored its survivorship. His favourite marine animal is the harlequin sweetlips. A marine fish that is well-known for its transformation from a wiggly juvenile to a very different-looking adult. Like the fish, Al believes that the key to sustainability and conservation is change. There is no panacea for all environmental issues but if more people change, even one thing towards sustainability and protecting the environment, it will go a long way. 🐠 #TeamMemberSpotlight #conservation #change #environmentalawareness #coralhealth #greatbarrierreef #Sustainability #ProtectOurPlanet

At Reef Ecologic, we specialize in comprehensive coral health monitoring across both inshore and offshore regions of the Great Barrier Reef, Pacific and Indian Oceans and International regions. Our expertise combines cutting-edge techniques with collaborative citizen science initiatives to provide detailed insights into reef ecosystems. Need expert coral health monitoring for your project? Contact us today to discuss how we can help. https://lnkd.in/ei5pyy8U #coralhealth #GreatBarrierReef #reefecologic #Sustainability #conservation #monitoring #surveys #expertise #experience #ecosystem #makechange

We are planning our corporate and community projects for 2025 and invite Australian companies or individuals to contact us and discuss their ideas. We have a strong track record with local, state and federal governments; businesses, NGO's and individuals in collaboration, innovation, excellence and delivery. Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) Australian Citizen Science Association TropWATER: JCU's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research James Cook University Orpheus Island Lodge MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art Port of Townsville Limited Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council The University of Queensland CQG Consulting (CQ Environmental Pty Ltd) Whitsunday Moorings & Marine Construction Pty Ltd Pacific Marine Group FRDC - Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Great Barrier Reef Foundation Healthy Waters Partnership for the Dry Tropics Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership OzFish Unlimited Australian Institute of Marine Science Australian Marine Conservation Society GHD Environment Ltd Alluvium Group C2O Consulting

Join Dr Adam Smith and Jacinta Jefferies from Reef Ecologic as they talk about all things fish, revealing the top 10 species of fish observed on iNaturalist on the Great Barrier Reef. We are conducting two identical sessions, for you to choose which time best suits you to sit in and learn a bit more about fish of the Great barrier Reef, to discuss and ask questions. This is a free online event open to anyone who wants to learn more about fish and to develop contacts in the marine science field. We welcome any ideas for future talks to co-present or be a guest speaker covering anything from science, government, fishers, traditional owners, master reef guides, spear fishers, recreational and commercial fishers, conservationists, influencers and more. Wednesday 19th March 3pm https://lnkd.in/gctEimtb Saturday 22nd March 10am https://lnkd.in/gJyV6Thj #reefconversation #greatbarrierreef #fish #biodiversity #abundance #citizenscience #scubadiving #snorkeling #freediving #spearfishing #Recreationalfishing

Thank you very much to the Business Chamber Queensland for a feature article about Reef Ecologic and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/geSRqHWb and our sustainability journey. Please contact us if you would like to know more or if we can help you save money, improve your reputation and reduce your footprint. Townsville City Council Townsville Enterprise (TEL) Port of Townsville Limited MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art Great Barrier Reef Foundation SeaLink Queensland TropWATER: JCU's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research James Cook University Australian Institute of Marine Science Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Ocean Impact Organisation

Are you a diver? Are you interested in oceans? Have you noticed any environmental differences since you started diving? Reef Ecologic are sharing an important survey for Divers for Climate Do you have a connection with the underwater world? Your voice is needed to help shape climate policy! The ocean is changing, and divers are experiencing it firsthand. Now, for the first time, a national survey is capturing divers' experiences with climate change to drive meaningful action for people and oceans. This is your chance to contribute to research and policy, and help protect the places you love to dive. Plus, you’ll go in the draw to win amazing ocean-loving prizes! I It takes just 10 minutes to complete. Survey open throughout Feb 3rd to March 3rd 2025. a Take the survey now (https://lnkd.in/g43htKrU) (or scan QR code) PLEASE SHARE IF YOU ARE ACTIVE DIVER Australian Institute of Marine Science Great Barrier Reef Foundation Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Master Reef Guide Program Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive Yongala Dive Australian Underwater Federation James Cook University