Great Barrier Reef Legacy

Search for Solutions

Building on the success of Search for the Super Corals, GBR Legacy's second expedition refines our ground-breaking model for even greater impact.

In order to make our model more cost effective, efficient and deliver even greater results we have decided to:

Visit fewer sites

While Search for The Super Corals successfully provided a wide ranging reef health assessment for a 1000km stretch of the Marine Park, Search for Solutions will look at why specific sites we found did better than others, and what we can do to ensure the long term survival of these, as well as explore and test intervention strategies.

Have a global call for submissions

We want to expand our ability to support the most innovative and forward thinking projects to address the global issue of coral bleaching. To do this we need them to find us! With the momentum, media and trust gained from the Search for the Super Corals we are excited by what we will find using this method.

Have greater interaction with students

With more time for planning and preparation in the lead up to this expedition we have the ability to create solid links with established education outlets. This will allow us to deliver higher quality and immersive content direct to classrooms for greater educational impact.

Have greater media reach

Building on the success of our last expedition, we will produce more refined content for both social and traditional media to better engage the global community. We will focus on what our audience enjoyed and asked for to become active stewards for reef health issues.

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Our Mission

GBR Legacy will change the way the Great Barrier Reef is understood and protected by operating the reef's only independent research vessel

Why

• Coral reefs worldwide are in decline
• Vessel access is limited and expensive
• Immediate research, innovation, education and communication are needed
• Those who need to access the reef require a cost effective alternative

How

With public, private and corporate funding, we will be the Great Barrier Reef's
• Floating laboratory
• Interactive classroom
• Multimedia powerhouse
• Platform for collaboration

Who

We will make spaces available to:
• Scientists and Innovators
• Students and Educators
• Partner Organisations
• Media Professionals
• Citizen Scientists

Milestones

GBR Legacy Launched

Initial Planning
Partnerships Established
Initial Funding
$30,000 Crowdfunding
$15,000 Private Donors

Super Corals

21 day expedition, November 2017
Far North Great Barrier Reef
Major financial partner - Northern Escape Collection
New coral species discovered
The first definitive ‘Super Coral’ species
So much more

A Year on the Reef

32 weeks at sea
640 free spaces available to scientists, educators, partner organisations and the public per year
1 year's use of a $2,000,000 vessel gifted
Seeking $1,500,000 operating costs. Contribute

Our Own Vessel

32 weeks at sea
1,280 free spaces available to scientists, educators, partner organisations and the public
Seeking $2,000,000 to purchase vessel
Seeking $3,000,000 to cover the first 2 years of operation Contribute

View our Strategic Plan

Donate

Donations will be used to create an innovative research institute with a fully crewed, state-of-the-art research vessel

For corporate and philanthropic support, please contact us

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Other Options

Bank Transfer

Great Barrier Reef Legacy Incorporated
Bank: Bendigo Bank
Account: 157609306
BSB: 633000
SWIFT code: BENDAU3B (for international transfers)

Please include your name in the transfer details and email donations@gbrlegacy.org for a receipt.