Marine Conservation Program (Ages 16+) | Monday 9:00am

Take part in our Marine Conservation Program on Fitzroy Island and assist our team and two non for profit organisations, the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre & Reef Restoration Foundation. Contribute to the preservation, protection and rehabilitation of fragile marine ecosystems and threatened marine species of the Great Barrier Reef.

Dive deeper into conservation issues with this immersive educational program.

FARES Children: 16+ years 

• Helping with the care of turtles at the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC), including behind the scenes tour with the CTRC team leader.
• Provide CTRC with vital information on sea turtle population. Have the chance to name a sea turtle, if they haven’t been identified yet. 
• Support the work of Reef Restoration Foundation with removal of drupella (coral eating snail).
• Contribute to monitoring of the reef with Eye on the Reef program by Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA)
  
• Lunch, refreshments and snorkel gear.

DURATION 9am to 4pm – 7 hours

BOARDING INSTRUCTIONS Please meet at the Fitzroy Island Sports Hub (FISH) on Fitzroy Island at 9 am, located next to the Resort Pool. 

• What to bring: Water bottle & sun protection – hat, sunglasses & sunscreen. Swimwear and towel.
• Transfers to and from Fitzroy Island are NOT included. Please ensure you have booked your transfers separately at an additional cost.
• Both Resort Guests and Day Trip Guests are welcome.
  
• Minimum capacity of 2 people per program.
• *Subject to change due to weather conditions & availability.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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