Reef Biosearch, Quicksilver’s pioneering environmental division, was founded in March 1986 – in an era before the term “ecotourism” was even spawned.
With four fundamental pillars, Reef Biosearch’s aim from day one has been to combine tourism, education, research and conservation. Today, Reef Biosearch boasts one of the largest teams of privately employed marine biologists in the industry.
Education & Interpretation
Catering for visitors of all ages to the Great Barrier Reef who want to learn more about what they are seeing, Reef Biosearch marine biologists and Master Reef Guides are part of the crew and are dedicated to turning the ocean into a fun and engaging classroom. From informative presentations to guided snorkel tours, you can see the reef with informed eyes and gain a deeper understanding of the reef’s biodiversity and ecological importance. They are available to answer your questions throughout the day. Education is a powerful conservation tool and we hope that each and every visitor leaves us as ambassadors for reef protection.
Research, Monitoring, Conservation
With daily access to an extensive range of reef sites, Reef Biosearch have the unique opportunity to conduct research programs and environmental initiatives.
This includes frequent monitoring with recognised programs (such as Eye on the Reef, Photopoint and Reef Health Impact Surveys, Coral Watch, Seagrass Watch and Whale sighting networks), and a number of collaborative research partnerships. This includes coral restoration and nurturing projects, and the ongoing Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Tourism Reef Protection Initiative. Reef Biosearch also acts as an environmental watchdog, ensuring best practices and sustainability.
Pioneering Reef Stewardship
Proudly, Reef Biosearch has the longest database of marine observations on the Great Barrier Reef, ongoing since 1986. This information allows scientists to observe trends and changes in the marine environment and also allows us to manage site usage to preserve our environment. Significantly, this database evolved into GBRMPA’s Eye on the Reef monitoring program and has proven to now be one of the most important site stewardship actions for many operators throughout the Marine Park.
For more information, check out Reef Biosearch’s website at
reefbiosearch.com
