Great Southern Reef Foundation
A voice and vision for Australia’s temperate reefs.
Closer than you think
8,000 kilometres
of kelp forests
Kelp forests, rocky reefs and extraordinary marine life stretch around Australia’s temperate coast. This is the Great Southern Reef.
Watch • Read • Discover
Stories from the reef
FEATURE FILM
A sea lion’s view of the reef
Follow Australian sea lions underwater, through cameras that reveal their world.
RESEARCH • SEAWEEDS
SCIENCE • REEF MONITORING
the great southern reef foundation
Our Work
A film about kelp loss, urchins and the people working on possible solutions.
FILM & COMMUNITY
A group of researchers working together to better understand the changing reef.
COLLABORATIVE SCIENCE
Connecting chefs, suppliers and curious eaters to a sustainable seafood.
FOOD & CONSERVATION
Research • education • community
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Support our work, share what you discover or get involved in your community.
Find a project and put your observations to work.
Explore resources for teaching and learning.
Start a conversation in your community.
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