Great Southern Reef Foundation

The core function of the Foundation is to act as a knowledge broker between science and society to deeply embed the importance of the Great Southern Reef (GSR) in Australian culture. How we do it: We will address our core goal with actions targeting three key areas: Community: Through the production and distribution of original visual media content, we are bringing the Great Southern Reef to the public eye, promoting grass roots, community engagement with temperate reefs. We will facilitate stewardship actions on issues of environmental, social and cultural importance to the GSR from the local to national scale. Education: Convey the social-ecological importance of the GSR in classrooms across Australia, through the development, teaching and distribution of original, GSR focussed content. Our educational resources are designed in accordance with the Australian curriculum, place based and tailored to all year groups. Governance: Our advisory committee, made up of leading scientists from across Australia, will develop evidence-based policy for the Great Southern Reef in key areas of public interest and environmental importance. We will engage with organisations, industry and government to promote the long-term health of the GSR.