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S2 E25: Just Say Yes: Why You Should Volunteer with Reef Check on the Great Barrier Reef
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Ever dreamed of exploring the Great Barrier Reef for free—while making a real difference? With Reef Check Australia, volunteers can join survey dives and help clean up marine debris, all while experiencing the Reef up close. But what does it take to become a qualified reef surveyor? In this episode, Reef Check Australia’s General Manager, Jodi Salmond, shares how you can get involved and play a hands-on role in protecting this natural wonder.
- Sign the Petition: Support Cameras on Trawl Fishing Boats.
PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!
- Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!
- Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement
- Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!
- Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!
- Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change
- Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!
- WWF Australia: Protect Nature
- Rising Tide: Join your local climate action group!
CONTACT US
- Got questions? Email [email protected]
- Support Word on the Reef on Patreon
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Chapters
1. Intro & Reef News (00:00:00)
2. What is Reef Check? (00:02:58)
3. Reef Check is your DESTINY (00:04:59)
4. Turtle & Whale Shark Conservation in Mozambique (00:05:11)
5. Marine Life of the Sunshine Coast (00:11:52)
6. How to Volunteer with Reef Check (00:13:37)
7. How to do a Reef Check Survey (00:15:59)
8. What is the survey data used for? (00:20:58)
9. What the surveys tell us about reef threats (00:23:42)
10. Heron Island and Other Highlights: How to Get Picked for the Best Free Reef Trips (00:27:14)
11. How to Get Involved - Even if You're Not Near the Reef (00:29:35)
12. Jodi's Amazing Microplastic-Busting Invention (00:33:43)
13. Jodi's Tips on Living Your Best Life (00:36:53)
14. More places to add to your bucket list, and some very bad fish jokes (00:39:09)
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