Beers that save the Ocean
Its time to buy cart-loads of Great Barrier Reef or other brands, host a Barbeque and drink beer! Plastics in the ocean are now a topic of common knowledge. This environmental scurge has led to the deaths of countless marine creatures, yet there is finally some good news that everyone can relate to, well, the […]
Aquaman, a thought-provoking blockbuster? Hollywood and the Ocean
Aquaman Ocean Messages For those who saw ‘Aquaman’, the eagerly anticipated Hollywood blockbuster, there were subtle references throughout hinting at human ignorance and their incessant polluting of the ocean. King Orm, the films lead antagonist is incensed that the humans have mistreated his ocean realm and unveils a plan to return the trash to whence […]
Gold Coast team building activities to increase productivity
Regardless of profession, career goals or industry, team building activities should always remain a primary focus for an organisation. Team building ideas can take many forms on a variety of scales. From overnight educational conferences to one-day activities that push participants out of their comfort zones; regardless of the nature of the team building activity, […]
Gold Coast 2019 Whale Watching Season in Review
Happy times for Gold Coast Whale Watchers As we are reaching October, It is time to look back and review an amazing whale season. Thousands of guests have boarded whale watching cruises on the Gold Coast in 2019, departing either at Mariners Cove or Runaway Bay Marina. The whale watching season on the Gold Coast […]
Ways in which everyone can save the ocean
Plastic Free Alternatives Tote bags, aluminium water bottles and containers and reusable metal straws are all easy and productive ways to save on plastics. By keeping these items in one’s purse or bag, there is no end to the amount of ocean waste that is now prevented from entering the ocean. Purchase these items from […]
Migaloo – The White Whale of Australia
The worlds most famous whale? When Herman Melville created the famed novel Moby Dick, the sheer mention of a white whale sent shivers down the spine of each and every seafaring human for fear of annihilation by the main antagonist of the whaling fleets. 150 years after the publication of Moby Dick whispers of a […]
A Guide to North Stradbroke Island
Just 20 minutes off the Queensland coast sits North Stradbroke Island, the second largest sand island in the world. Offering a welcoming balance between the hustle and bustle of the Queensland capital, and the remoteness of its more northerly older cousin, Fraser Island, North Straddie is an easily-accessible tropical oasis which appeals to all the […]
Orcas: Where can you spot killer whales in Australia?
Orcas – informally referred to as killer whales because of their fearsome reputation – are majestic mammals found in Australian waters between the months of June and October on the east coast, and January to April on the west. Weighing up to six tonnes, the orca is, in fact, the largest species of dolphin rather […]
Opportunities for Marine Biology Students and Interns in Queensland
Although a topic of critical importance, Marine Biology seems to be one of the most difficult fields to find opportunities either during or after study. Australia has a plethora of excellent universities offering variations of this fascinating course for local students and those from abroad. Institutions such as James Cook University, University of Sydney and […]
What to expect on a Whale Watching Cruise – Gold Coast Whale Watching Season
What to expect on a whale watching cruise Whale watching is a lot of fun and definitely rated as one of the top ten (10) activities to do on the Gold Coast. Joining a whale watching cruise is easy and the options are diverse. There are large stable vessels and small boutique vessel operators like […]