WELCOME TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE FITZROY ISLAND
“The way we engage and relate to our natural environment is important to our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our world. Education and research is the key to unlocking our continued understanding of the many and complex issues that exist”
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to lead, educate and inspire the improvement, preservation and protection of the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical marine environment through education and positive behaviour change. We believe through education, empowerment and collaboration, everyone can play a role in conserving and protecting our natural world, however big or small that role may be. We aim to foster passion and care for our marine and coastal environments through science education, research and community activities. We seek to understand how first nation people interacted and used the tropical marine environment.
OUR VISION
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Develop world class marine science education programs utilising facilities at the Fitzroy Island Resort on the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns
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Provide leadership in marine science and community collaboration that accelerates understanding and informed management of our precious marine environments
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Provide additional educational and experiential display facilities, for students, day visitors and resort guests.
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Through these activities inspire, educate, and ignite passion among interested community members, particular young people, to care for and protect the important diverse marine and coral reef ecosystem
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Encourage scientific literacy and critical thinking skills
CONTACT
GBR Centre Fitzroy Island, P.O. Box 7076, Cairns. Q. 4870 Australia
PARTNERS
