OUR HEALTHY
HARBOUR PROJECTS
Ocean plants. Ocean plastic.
Ocean life.
We are committed to healthier waterways through hands-on conservation, education and community partnerships. Our ocean experiences connect people with nature while actively supporting projects that protect and restore Sydney Harbour and beyond.
OUR OCEAN PROJECTS
OCEAN HABITATS
Restoring mangroves
and marine ecosystems.
MARINE LIFE
Protecting turtles,
dolphins and native species.
CLEANER WATERS
Removing and preventing
ocean plastic and ghost nets.
STRONGER COMMUNITIES
Working with local partners
for lasting change.
Sydney
Mangrove Planting
PROBLEM
Since the 1950s, approximately 40% of global mangroves have been lost. Mangroves store four times more carbon than rainforests, reduce coastal erosion by 50%, support 79% of commercial fish species, and provide services worth $1.6 billion annually — highlighting their global importance.
SOLUTION
Over the past four years, we've funded nurseries and planted over 1,500 mangroves across three sites in Sydney Harbour. These replanted ecosystems are now home to a variety of marine species, have sequestered over 50 tonnes of carbon, and continue to help clean our polluted waters.
Ghost Net
Recovery
PROBLEM
Ghost nets are abandoned fishing nets that severely harm marine ecosystems. They entangle and kill marine life, such as turtles and dolphins, damage habitats like coral reefs, and persist for decades, contributing to microplastic pollution. They also cause economic issues by wasting fish resources, damaging vessels, and affecting tourism.
SOLUTION
We have financially partnered with OCYCO in Thailand on their fantastic Ocean Bound Plastic Recycling Project. Working closely with the island fishing communities in the Andaman Sea, they are restoring the balance of life to the oceans, aquatic life, and communities in Thailand.
- 22 islands involved
- 489 communities financially improved
- 1,730 tonnes of ghost nets and marine debris collected
Turtle
Protection Program
PROBLEM
Six of the world's seven species of marine turtles are found in Australian waters – and all six are listed as either endangered or vulnerable. These ancient mariners play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our oceans. As key nutrient transporters, marine turtles help link and balance ecosystems, benefiting a wide range of marine life and supporting overall biodiversity.
SOLUTION
We’re proud to support the incredible team at Taronga Wildlife Hospital and #Onemillionturtles in rehabilitating and releasing sick and injured marine turtles from across New South Wales. Through expert veterinary care, dedicated staff, and world-class rehabilitation facilities, turtles continue to be successfully returned to the ocean. In addition, our riverbank restoration efforts have helped establish safe beach habitats and encouraged the growth of seagrass meadows, creating vital feeding grounds for Sydney Harbour’s turtle population.
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