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When you start to dig a little deeper into Australia’s coral history, you can’t help but pause and ask: why were beautiful coral reef systems taken and turned into concrete? Modern scuba diving and recreational snorkelling only began gaining popularity in the late 1940s and early 1950s. At the time, public awareness of coral reefs as fragile, living ecosystems was limited, and their ecological value was poorly understood. In this blog, you will learn about the Queensland Ceme

You’ll explore surprising and lesser-known facts about scallops and discover just how important they are to Hervey Bay’s marine ecosystem.

View Corals on Your Doorstep Documentary: Corals on Your Doorstep  is a two-time award-winning documentary at the Fraser Shorts Film Festival , directed and filmed by Breannah Mitchell . Dive into the coral wonderland of Hervey Bay’s 6,500-year-old reefs stretching along the foreshore. The film follows the inspirational story of Jasper, a passionate young citizen whose deep connection to the coral reefs strengthens his bond with his late father. SYNOPSIS Along the foreshore o

Research conducted in Eilat, Israel—one of the most intensively studied coral reef systems globally—provides a compelling cautionary example for Hervey Bay.

Explore the scientists who have studied the reefs here. Have you ever walked along the beaches of Hervey Bay and noticed coral washed up along the shore?

Are you stuck with finding the right snorkel gear? Trust me that has been me too! Lets save you some overwhelming worry and get you into the water!

Find the top local tips for exploring the Gables Coral Reef in Point Vernon, Hervey Bay.

Non-for-Profit Organisations:  Ali from Turtles in Trouble Rescue , Bianca from Parents for Climate , Breannah from Hervey Bay CoralWatch , and Yolanda from Divers for Climate . Act of love & Joy My name is Breannah. I was born in Hervey Bay, and I feel lucky to call this place my home. I am passionate about many things, and a lot of those passions involve volunteering. I believe that volunteering is contributing to something greater than yourself—an act of giving without exp

Photo by Breannah Mitchell - Torquay Coral Reef - Torquay Pier in the background Explore Hervey Bay’s 6,500-year-old  coral reefs, located only 50 metres  from the mainland fringing foreshore. These inshore  coral reefs are a rarity for an urban city centre, stretching 15 km  from Torquay to Point Vernon and including Round Island, Big Woody Island, and Little Woody Island. My Local Experience: Hi, my name is Breannah. I am 27 years old, born and raised in Hervey Bay, and I h