The Abyss Project Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour transforms the Five Islands into a living classroom, engaging families, students, fishers, and tourists in hands-on marine education. Participants explore marine ecosystems, observe seabirds, marine mammals, and intertidal species, and contribute to open-access citizen science databases such as ORRCA, BirdLife Australia, eBird, and iNaturalist.
Through guided experiences and Indigenous-led storytelling, the tour fosters ocean literacy, environmental stewardship, and appreciation for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). By connecting participants directly to marine habitats, the program empowers them to make informed, responsible decisions and actively participate in conservation.
As an endorsed activity of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), the Eco Tour aligns with global and local efforts to protect biodiversity, promote sustainable ocean use, and build a new generation of ocean advocates. The initiative also supports the local community through sustainable tourism, youth engagement, and educational opportunities, ensuring that conservation knowledge is accessible, engaging, and impactful.
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Location
278 Rocky Point Rd,, Ramsgate, NSW 2217 -
Phone
0431048113 -
Email
nat@abyssproject.com.au -
Ocean Literacy Principles
1. The Earth has one big ocean with many features.2. The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of Earth.3. The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate.4. The ocean made the Earth habitable.5. The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.6. The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.7. The ocean is largely unexplored.
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