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world's third largest heritage-listed area, it was the very first reef to be awarded that honour in 1981－which brings us to another important ‘P’ word: protected. Over 99 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area is protected as part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), and approximately half of the islands also fall under National Park status. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA precious resource can never be too protected and there are plenty of organisations and certifiers, both in Australia and globally, that have the reef's back when it comes to conservation. Not to mention the plethora of passionate people, businesses and operators living and working throughout all five of the Great Barrier Reef's precincts (aka Queensland's lucky country), preserving this stunning natural wonder and acting as custodians to minimise human impact. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe know it can all be a tad overwhelming, this whole eco-warrior bit, so here are 10 of the best sustainable and eco-friendly experiences on the Great Barrier Reef to keep the reef kickin' it boss-style long after you've had your fun with it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECairns and Port Douglas: Thala Beach Nature Reserve \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWind back the clock to 1970 and the site in which Thala Beach Nature Reserve sits today looked very different to what it does now. When Rob and Oonagh Prettejohn purchased the 145 acre peninsula property 50 years ago the land had only 45 acres of original native forest with most of the land cleared and left as degraded sugar cane plantation. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFast forward almost 30 years, and after decades of hard work planting thousands of indigenous plants to regenerate and rehabilitate the area, the property began to return to its healthy natural state as the main lodge opened to guests. Bordered by the Coral Sea on one side, and World Heritage-listed forest on the other, all of Thala’s bungalows are built out of natural sustainable materials in a low impact style that does not impact on the natural surroundings but rather compliments the landscape. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThrough the pioneering efforts of Rob and Oonagh to re-establish the naive forests on the land that was once cleared and devastated by extractive farming, wildlife populations have experienced significant growth and returned to the coastal habitat. Now approximately 120 butterfly species and almost 200 bird species have been spotted at Thala, up from the 49 species that Rob and Oonagh counted when they first arrived. On site rangers also estimate that there are at least 50 agile wallabies inhabiting the forest, among a variety of other native Australia wildlife. By working with local producers and the Kuku Yalanji indigenous people, Thala has created an all-encompassing experience for guests to develop an in-depth understanding of the importance of this land and regeneration initiatives to the surrounding community and wider ecosystem.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThala’s passion and commitment towards suitability and native regeneration is still as strong as ever with the resort holding an Advanced Ecotourism Certification, membership with National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World and achieving Green Travel Leader status with Ecotourism Australia, among many other credentials. 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Calypso Reef Cruises on the other hand have showcasing said colours and marine life down pat. And they do it all while holding an Advanced Ecotourism certification (under Ecotourism Australia's three-level ECO Certification program) thanks to their efforts to minimise their impact on the reef, every day.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMinimising waste and recycling wherever possible, tracking emissions and carbon outputs, and encouraging guests to be eco-minded even while on holidays are just some of the things they do. \u003Ca href=\"http://www.calypsoreefcruises.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECalypso Reef Cruises\u003C/a\u003E also facilitates Reef Check Australia's official research program at Opal and Agincourt Reef so they know first-hand their impacts on the reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_423386552":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECairns and Port Douglas: Quicksilver Group \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Quicksilver Group has been championing the reef protection and sustainability since day one. The reef cruise operator, with reef experiences based in Cairns and Port Douglas, also manages the totally self-sufficient Green Island Resort, and have implemented a raft of environmental and conservation initiatives including the abolishment of single use plastics, powering one quarter of all Green Island’s usage by solar energy and turning food waste into organic fertiliser.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn an industry first the company partnered with Oz Harvest in 2018 to pilot the first food rescue program in the region, leading the way in food waste reduction and supporting those in need. The program sees left over quality food from the day tours donated straight to Cairns charities, thereby reducing the amount of perfectly good food going to landfill and giving back to the local community. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the water, the Quicksilver Group has pioneered many initiatives for the protection and conservation of the Great Barrier Reef. A team of Quicksilver divers are specifically trained in the management and eradication of the harmful Crown of Thorns Starfish and conduct extensive reef health monitoring programs. 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Over the three decades since he first started taking tours out to the Great Barrier Reef, Passions of Paradise Managing Director and Founder Alan Wallish has witnessed the reef grow and change, alongside his own passion and involvement in helping to protect the World-Heritage listed wonder.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only does Passions of Paradise take curious and eco-minded travellers to some of the best reef sites off Cairns, Mr Wallish and his team also work together with scientists to help plant and grow fragments of coral on the reef as part of the Coral Nurturing Program – having now planted over 20,000 coral fragments as part of the project. Experienced certified dive passengers can now also get ‘hands on’ joining the citizen science program each Friday with Passions of Paradise. The all-inclusive Reef Tour and Eco Experience launched in March 2021 and takes small groups of up to eight divers to the outer Great Barrier Reef to help conservationists survey and assess the health of the coral and marine life. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFurther cementing their commitment to reef sustainability, \u003Ca href=\"https://passions.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPassions of Paradise\u003C/a\u003E work hard to offset carbon emissions by planting trees in the World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest, help researchers monitor the reef’s health by conducting surveys as part of the Eye on the Reef program and donate a percentage of proceeds from each dive certification towards Project AWARE for marine conservation. 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From minke whale research and shark research to deep reef exploration, plenty of scientific developments rely on the support of Mike Ball to help futureproof the reef. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGuests onboard \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mikeball.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMike Ball Dive Expeditions\u003C/a\u003E can also get involved with reef conservation projects including ongoing minke whale research. By providing photos of minke whales encountered on their expeditions guests help scientists identify and monitor these curious marine mammals when they migrate each year.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, data collected by guests and crew onboard various expeditions help scientists monitor reef health and the rate at which it recovers following bleaching as part of the international Coral Watch program. Guests can also contribute to the Eye on the Reef program by submitting information on coral bleaching and Crown-of-Thorns starfish sightings gather while visiting the reef. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1534466932":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_567747028":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2018_GBR_MikeBall_Liveaboard_Diving_@mikeballdive.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/great-barrier-reef/blog-images/2018_GBR_MikeBall_Liveaboard_Diving_@mikeballdive.jpg","alt":"Mike Ball Dive Expeditions","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/fact-sheets/10-of-the-best-sustainable-experiences-on-the-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_567747028.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622508255324/2018-gbr-mikeball-liveaboard-diving-%40mikeballdive.jpeg","uuid":"b3f704ec-b887-4f83-9706-c028db29936e","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Mike Ball Dive Expeditions",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_1538262028":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_641504468":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETownsville: Museum of Underwater Art \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn August 2020 we witness the opening of Australia’s first underwater museum – the Museum of Underwater Art. Located on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Townsville, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.moua.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMuseum of Underwater Art\u003C/a\u003E (MOUA) is a series of installations that offer a platform to share stories of art, science, Reef conservation and First Nations culture. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first installation on John Brewer Reef, known as the Coral Greenhouse, is the go-to site for snorkelers and divers with an interest in reef conservation and a thirst for inspiration. Using neutral marine grade cement the installation will see thousands of coral grow on and around the sculptures over the next few years, while also attracting other marine life to the underwater garden, creating a vibrant showcase of the reef’s diverse ecosystem.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep an eye on the MOUA website for any upcoming citizen science programs that may be release where you can get involved and be hands on in future-proofing the reef through coral planting initiatives at the Coral Greenhouse site. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1445732818":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhitsundays and Mackay: Cruise Whitsundays \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether it’s a pleasant jaunt over to one of the Whitsundays idyllic islands, a day tour out to Whitehaven Beach or the Outer Reef, or a night sleeping at Australia’s first underwater accommodation Reef Suites, when you travel with Cruise Whitsundays your cruising with a team dedicated to preserving the future of the Great Barrier Reef. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith both a full-time Master Reef Guide and Marine Biologist based at the reef, Cruise Whitsundays is not only passionate about educating visitors about reef protection, but they actively conduct reef surveys as part of the ‘Eye on the Reef’ and ‘Reef Blitz’ programs to help monitor and futureproof the reef for generations to come. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a partner with local not for profit organisation Eco Barge Clean Seas, the \u003Ca href=\"https://cruisewhitsundays.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECruise Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E team help raise awareness of the Whitsunday Marine Debris Removal Program and Whitsunday Turtle Rescue Centre. Plus, they have also implemented Drupella and Crown of Thorns Starfish Control Programs at the Reefworld site to prevent outbreaks which could damage the reef. As you can see these guys are anything but cruisy when it comes to reef conservation.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_2145396850":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhitsundays and Mackay: Eco Barge Clean Seas \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne day as \u003Ca href=\"http://ecobargecleanseas.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEco Barge\u003C/a\u003E Clean Seas Founder Libby Edge walked along a remote beach in her backyard of the Whitsundays she was confronted with what should have been absolute paradise, that was instead littered with harmful marine debris threatening the region’s precious marine life. It was in that moment that Libby knew something had to change and so with the use of an 8.2 meter barge and an army of like-minded souls Eco Barge Clean Seas was born. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis not-for-profit environmental guardian works with the community through its volunteer program to help remove marine debris from the pristine waters of Mackay, Airlie Beach and The Whitsunday Islands, protecting the precious underwater eco-system and all the animals that call it home. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince 2009, Eco Barge's members and volunteers have so far removed an enormous 207,000 kilograms of marine debris from the Whitsunday Islands and beyond – ultimately saving the lives of thousands of marine animals. When you step into Eco HQ not only will you discover a group of dedicated volunteers sorting plastic and marine debris, but you will also find a turtle rehabilitation centre where Libby and her team work tirelessly to care for injured and sick turtles before returning them to the ocean. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can get involved by becoming a hands-on volunteer or support the effort through sponsoring or donating to the cause. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_363537610":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image_605161211":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/eco-barge-clean-seas-1024x600.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/eco-barge-clean-seas-1024x600.jpg","alt":"Eco Barge Clean Seas","srcUriTemplate":"/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/fact-sheets/10-of-the-best-sustainable-experiences-on-the-great-barrier-reef/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_605161211.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622508212525/eco-barge-clean-seas-1024x600.jpeg","uuid":"f6955f6c-0a55-449f-8812-a1c711c25670","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Eco Barge Clean Seas",":type":"teq/components/image"},"spacer_57193712":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1977862999":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef: Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELady Elliot Island Eco Resort has been on #teamGBRforever for over 15 years (under the stewardship of owner, Peter Gash) and is still leading the way in remote island resort sustainability and eco-tourism.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a result of mining all the way back in the 1800s the island was left a degrade landscape, but many generations have worked tirelessly to regenerate the land and that work still continues today. In 2018, Lady Elliot Island became the first ‘climate change ark’ of the Great Barrier Reef Foundation’s Reef Islands Initiative which sees Lady Elliot Island, local businesses, Government and the indigenous community band together to fast track the restoration of the island to its native and natural state. To date eight hectares of land has been revegetated and 6,000 coral cay native trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers and grasses have been planted across the island with further work to be undertaken.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing a remote location, the resort has implemented a special desalination and wastewater treatment system, and in order to generate its own electricity, a large hybrid power station helps reduce the resort’s reliance on diesel generators thanks to solar power.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http://www.ladyelliot.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELady Elliot\u003C/a\u003E was the first Great Barrier Reef island to eliminate single use plastic water bottles way back in 2012 and have since removed all plastic straws from the resort bar and café. Not to mention, the team was instrumental in pushing for both a 'Green Zone' and 'No Anchor Zone' around the island to assist with increasing and maintaining the marine biodiversity that the island is renowned for. Lady Elliot Island is also a partner with the University of Queensland’s \u003Ca href=\"https://ladyelliot.com.au/sustainability/project-manta/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EProject Manta\u003C/a\u003E, an initiative to help monitor and investigate the manta ray population along the coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_432691158":{"text":"\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef: Lady Musgrave Experience \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHave a direct impact on helping protect the reef when you become a ‘marine biologist for a day’ with \u003Ca href=\"https://ladymusgraveexperience.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELady Musgrave Experience\u003C/a\u003E. Head out to the Southern Great Barrier Reef to learn all the diverse ecosystem that is the Great Barrier Reef from a real marine biologist before getting hands on in the water collecting crucial data for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority which helps guide their reef protection and management work. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn a further commitment to reducing waste and keeping rubbish away from the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Musgrave Experience ensures all cutlery and plates onboard are reusable, including the local catering supply packaging that deliver fresh food to the boat. Onboard you won’t find a single straw or plastic cup and guests are all provided with refillable cups to top up their beverages throughout the day.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_57193712_copy_316271019":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_descriptio_1485104100":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E/Ends\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWord Count: 2,466\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAuthor: Tourism and Events Queensland \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUp to date as at: 09 April 2021\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis fact sheet is supplied courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. For more information, please go to \u003Ca href=\"http://www.queensland.com/\"\u003Ewww.queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E and for images, please visit \u003Ca href=\"http://www.visuals.queensland.com/\"\u003Ewww.visuals.queensland.com\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_57193712_copy":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"xxsmall",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"spacer_1558440557":{"spacerType":"line","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"Looking for more fact sheets?","componentID":"editorial-card-carousel_795092424","areaName":[],"notch":false,"goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"publicClassificationPathKey":"fact-sheets","stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-card-carousel","button":{"label":"View More","target":null}},"card_carousel_copy_c_926591352":{"title":"Discover more fact sheets","type":"page","componentID":"card-carousel_1203926081","cardCount":10,"classification":"/content/dam/teq/content-fragments/public-classifications/corporate/news-and-media/fact-sheets","width":"12 column",":type":"teq/components/corp/card-carousel","cta":{"href":"https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/news-and-media/media-resources/fact-sheets","label":"Select to see more","target":"_self"}},"spacer_1558440557_co":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"}},":type":"wcm/foundation/components/responsivegrid"},"footer_menu":{"acknowledge":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETourism and Events Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country and we recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. 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