2008/09 Annual Report - Reef Check Australia

Tackling climate change and protecting coral reefs
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REEF CHECK
2008/09
Annual Report

Our philosophy
Mission
To promote healthy local coral reefs through
Core values
scientific research, community education and
1. Raising awareness of the value and sustainability of
marine conservation.
2.
coral reefs
Improving management of coral reefs in Australia
To achieve our vision, we work across all industry
sectors, as well as with schools and governments,
3.
and the Indo-Pacific region
Empowering local communities in the conservation
community groups and individuals to promote and
encourage coral reef health and sustainability.
4.
of their own reefs
Maximising stakeholder benefits with minimal cost
5. Acting with professionalism and integrity at all times.
Objectives
Reef Check Australia aims to ensure a sustainable future for the Australian and Indo-Pacific region's coral reef
ecosystems by:
• the generation and publication of select coral reef data that is highly valued by scientists and marine managers;
• the establishment of reef monitoring programs that are accessible to a wide range of the population and yet still
produce valuable data;
• the establishment of a coral reef health database for Australia and the Indo-Pacific region that is integrated into
the global Reef Check network;
• helping the majority of Australian adults and children to understand the importance of coral reefs and be able to
tell you what they can do to help protect them;
• developing and implementing cutting edge training programs to enhance the value of the data collected
by volunteers;
• running quality marine-based education programs for local communities;
• encouraging meaningful participation by local communities in the promotion and maintenance of coral reefs
through Reef Check Australia programs or use of the database;
• promoting the sustainable use of coral reefs through partnerships with government,
researchers, business and community groups;
• raising public awareness of the economic, ecological and social value of coral reefs;
• promotion of the Reef Check Australia brand; and
• ensuring the financial sustainability of Reef Check Australia.
Our directors
Mark Miller, Chairman
As Board Chair of Reef Check Australia, Mark manages
the helm with his specific dive industry and commercial
business experience. A Master Instructor & Instructor
Trainer, holding ratings with PADI, DSAT, DAN, EFR and
TDI, he also has a coxswain license, Reef Check Trainer and
scientific diver ratings, as well as being a qualified scuba
service technician.
Jos Hill, Founder and Director
In partnership with Undersea Explorer and Andy Dunstan,
Jos established the beginnings of Reef Check Australia.
With an MSc Natural Resource Management from James
Cook University as well as a BSc Biology (International)
from the University of Leeds, Jos is also a PADI certified
Open Water scuba instructor.
Andy Dunstan, Director
Through Undersea Explorer, Andy was the North
Queensland Reef Check co-ordinator from 1998 and
has sat on the Board of Reef Check Australia since it was
established in 2004. A marine scientist, biochemist, Class
Four ship’s captain, dive instructor and educator, Andy
holds a BSc from James Cook University and a Masters
Qualifying degree from the University of Queensland.
Peter Payne, Director
Peter is one of Australia’s leading trainers in the diving
field with over 32 years’ diving experience. In 1995 he
became a PADI Course Director and has taught over
1,300 dive instructors. With a vast array of diver training
ratings, as well as a Diploma of Occupational Health
and Safety, Cert IV in Training and Assessment and a
Cert III in Aquaculture, Peter has also published twelve
training manuals.
John Rumney, Director
Having made a living on the Great Barrier Reef since
1977, John also sits on the Tourism and Recreation Reef
Advisory Committee for GBRMPA, the Local Marine
Advisory Committee, and the Cod Hole and Ribbon
Reef Operators Association. He was one of the original
founders of the Low Isles Preservation Society in 1993 and
acted as President for four years from 1998.
Andrew Gillespie, Director
A senior manager with Ergon Energy Corporation, Andrew
specialises in business strategy related to technology
futures. He is a long-term member of the Standards
Australia committee for his industry and is active within a
number of Ministerial Council on Energy working groups.
A keen diver for the last 15 years, Andrew is a PADI master
scuba diver and has logged over 1,600 dives.
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Chairman’s report
2008/09 has been a year of change for Reef Check Australia. With change comes both challenges and
successes and Reef Check Australia has had its fair share of both this year. Perhaps the change most keenly felt
is the departure of long-standing Managing Director, Jos Hill. After eight years of passionate and unstinting
leadership, she has handed over the helm for us to navigate further on the steady course she has set.
My thanks go to Jos for all the hard work and dedication that has made Reef Check Australia the credible,
successful organisation it is today. Although we say farewell and good luck for her future endeavours, Jos will
continue to sit on the Board and give us the benefit of her experience.
One of the greatest challenges for Reef Check Australia this year has been the downturn in economic climate –
the so-called global financial crisis. As an organisation heavily dependent on the prosperity of the dive-industry
to access our research sites, we have felt the impact of the industry contraction and have sadly lost some of our
valuable operator partners. Particular thanks, therefore, go to all our stakeholders, volunteers and supporters
for their continued backing this year despite the tougher times.
The global financial crisis is of course making funding harder for all not-for-profits. Thankfully, we have
been very successful in the Coastcare Caring for our Country round of grants this year, winning substantial
funding for our Reef IQ, Coral Health Database, Coral Trout and South East Queensland Monitoring projects.
We have established a full time Regional Co-ordinator in Brisbane for the SEQ project, Jenn Loder, and her
initial groundworks have been exceptionally well received by operators, institutions and resource managers
in the region.
Another change for Reef Check Australia this year has been a clear shift in profile. With an aim to attract
more diverse funding sources, the brand strategy has been adjusted accordingly. The successful launch of
a new website and quarterly e-newsletter has promoted the organisation and we have gained recognition
from multiple sources; winning a 12-month partnership with SBS television to screen community service
announcements; becoming a finalist for the prestigious Banksia Environmental Awards; and securing a
Townsville City Council Community Award.
On an operational front, thanks to the hard work of our volunteer Project Officers this year – Nick Greenwood
and Joel Stibbard, the Great Barrier Reef Monitoring season has seen a fantastic rate of surveys, despite the
economic climate. Our Reef IQ education program has also gone from strength to strength with a successful
dual-location state-wide launch at the end of the year, leading to a steady uptake of the curriculum materials by
Queensland schools.
Looking over our achievements this year leaves me very positive
for the future. There will certainly be some interesting debates
over the proposed protection of the Coral Sea and the review of
the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park zoning. Reef Check Australia
will watch, with vested interest, these developments unfold and
be ready to provide any assistance we can with the results of our
extensive monitoring in the areas.
Onwards to future challenges – the constant search for
sustainable funding!
Mark Miller
Mark Miller
Chairman
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Project reports
Great Barrier Reef project report – Dr Marie-Lise Schläppy
The objectives of the 2008/09 season were to survey 25 dive sites and develop communication materials for dive
operators. Our target for community capacity building of training 16 new surveyors was well over-achieved, with 31
new volunteers completing the course this year.
In fact, in only just over four months, our volunteer teams completed surveys on 27 sites from Port Douglas down to
Airlie Beach. The number of surveys this year was sadly limited by funds, rather than availability or time.
The Marine Tropical Science Research Facility (MTSRF) administered by the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre
(RRRC) has committed $50,000 for the year 2009/10 for Reef Check Australia to survey 18 of the most important
dive sites for the next monitoring season, commencing in January 2010. It has also funded Reef Check Australia to
develop more communications materials and train new volunteers.
This year, the efficient completion of the survey season ahead of time was made possible by the outstanding
contribution of project officers Nick Greenwood (full time) and Joel Stibbard (part time) who volunteered for Reef
Check Australia for six months. This was despite the loss of several dive
operator partners to the difficult economic climate.
Inshore reef monitoring
We are currently seeking funds to ensure the successful completion of
the 2010/11 survey season and, ultimately, we are looking for long-term
funding to sustain this project to ensure that we can guarantee annual
monitoring of all of the dive sites and potentially to expand to reach
additional important research areas.
“Having spent years going out to the reef as a dive
instructor, it’s just nice to be able to get out there
and give something back,”
Deborah Eastopp, RCA Volunteer Surveyor.
The proximity of inshore coral reefs to coasts makes them more susceptible to human impacts.
The aim of the 2008/09 inshore reef monitoring was to survey as many reefs
as possible around Magnetic Island and the Townsville region.
This project was essentially unfunded this year and a total of four dive sites
were monitored, utilising funds from the Reef Check Australia public fund
and Townsville City Council (through their Creek to Coral programme).
Townsville City Council provided access to a charter to take the Reef Check
Australia team to Middle Reef.
The future of this project depends on our ability to secure long-term
funding to carry out surveys at existing dive sites and expand the number
of sites along the Queensland coast. This programme would combine well
with efforts made on land under the Reef Rescue programme, where Reef
Check Australia teams could provide coral health data at strategic reef
locations where water quality improvement programmes are being undertaken on land.
Coral health database
Nick Greenwood & Marie-Lise Schläppy
2008/09 has seen major developments in our pioneering survey database, which will make our live data available
online to the public. A full launch is planned for Q4 2009.
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SeQ monitoring project report – Jenn Loder
This year continued to expand on the recent Reef Check Australia initiatives in South East Queensland.
Three new monitoring sites were added to our existing seven sites, which made
for 14 cumulative surveys at the completion of the season. The baseline data
collected in South East Queensland is a valuable resource that can offer insights
into the potential negative impacts resulting from the region’s rapidly growing
population and extensive coastal development as well as the effectiveness of
management applications.
To assist with our monitoring efforts, eight volunteers were trained in the Reef
Check Australia protocol during the season. We have also established new key
relationships with local dive operators to further expand our network and reach
critical monitoring locations.
Community Outreach Activities
Thanks to funding by the Australian Government Coastcare - Caring for our Country program, the culmination of the
year welcomed a full-time coordinator based in South East Queensland to contribute to our larger long-term plans
in the area. With an established presence in the area we are now working to increase our volunteer base, develop
new partnership opportunities, distribute valuable coral health data and contribute to local conservation efforts.
We are working to increase dramatically our monitoring coverage in the region with plans to include 20 sites
ranging from Noosa on the Sunshine Coast to Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. These sites will provide greater
representation of the coral communities in the region and encompass numerous sites inshore Moreton Bay as well
as offshore sites, including some important sites within the Ramsar wetlands area.
Survey sites have been selected to include a broad range of sites and
feedback has been sought from numerous local stakeholders. These
include; SEQ Catchments, researchers from the University of Queensland,
University of the Sunshine Coast, and local dive operators.
Flinders Reef Survey © Ian Banks
We are also continuing to expand our volunteer base in the area and plan
to run multiple training courses throughout the upcoming year.
With our operations firmly established in SEQ, we are now in the process of
consultations regarding management applications for Reef Check Australia
SEQ data. Preliminary discussions are underway with Gold Coast City
Council, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services, and the Department of
Environmental Resource Management.
In addition to our efforts to better understand the natural
marine environment, we also plan to undertake social
marketing research to gain insights into the knowledge,
attitudes and sustainable behaviours of SEQ residents. This
research will help to shape future educational and marketing
strategies and will inform a wider public awareness campaign
for Reef Check Australia.
The Survey Team
Reef Check Australia
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Reef IQ report – Jo Roberts
2008/09 was a big year for Reef IQ, with the successful Queensland launch of our first
educational program; the development of our new interactive online Reef IQ game – a virtual
coral reef survey experience; and a win for our ‘Reef Recycling’ workshops in the Townsville
Environmental Excellence and Sustainability Awards. In addition, substantial funding was
received from the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country program and a smaller
funding application was successful with the Myer Foundation.
Reef IQ
In the latter half of 2008, work focused on developing and piloting our education materials, creating a partnership
with the Townsville Recycling Education Centre to deliver the ‘Reef Recycling’ workshops to Townsville schools,
and developing the Reef IQ game. Numerous workshops with local school classes were held throughout the year
and feedback was extremely positive. The game was developed by our digital agency, City of Cairns, and exceeded
all expectations.
The second half of the year was taken up with organising the simultaneous launches
of the Reef IQ Educational Program and Reef IQ game held at Reef HQ in Townsville
and Sea World on the Gold Coast in June. The launches were great fun and involved
students from Wulguru State School and Beaudesert State High School playing
the game and snorkeling amongst the sharks in Shark Bay at Sea World. There was
significant media attention and responses to the program overall were excellent.
Moreover, initial downloads of the online education materials after the launch were
hugely encouraging.
Jo Roberts
On top of this, development of the Reef IQ Coral Surveyor program was started with plans for students from
Bwgcolman School on Palm Island to become the first children to get in the water and conduct snorkel surveys of
the beautiful coral reefs around their home island. The near future will see us improving the Reef IQ program even
more by expanding the materials to other age groups and adding in-water activities, as well as taking the Reef IQ
program Australia-wide.
‘Thank you, it was awesome. I had a ball,’
Lauren, Wulguru State School
Reef IQ Launch, Shark Bay
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Financials
Reef Check Foundation Limited
ABN: 46 108 200 933
AuDITOR’S INDePeNDeNCe DeCLARATION uNDeR SeCTION 307C OF THe CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THe
DIReCTORS OF ReeF CHeCk FOuNDATION LIMITeD
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2009 there have been:
- no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
- no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
DISCuSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THe FINANCIAL STATeMeNTS
Information on Reef Check Foundation Limited concise financial report
The concise financial report is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009. The financial
statements and disclosures in the concise financial report have been derived from the 2009 Financial Report of Reef
Check Foundation Limited. A copy of the full financial report and auditor’s report will be sent to any member, free of
charge, upon request.
The discussion and analysis is provided to assist members in understanding the concise financial report. The discussion
and analysis is based Reef Check Foundation Limited financial statements and the information contained in the concise
financial report has been derived from the full 2009 Financial Report of Reef Check Foundation Limited.
Income statement
The profit attributable to members for the year is $18,875 (2008: Loss $7,547). This is mainly due to the increase in grants
during the year, and new Project costing procedures being implemented.
Balance sheet
Total assets increased by $125,153 to $239,669 representing an increase of 52%. This increase was mainly attributable to
the following:
• Increase in cash holdings of $135,640 mainly due to grants received but not yet fully expended
• A reduction in receivables due to less grants being outstanding at year end.
Total liabilities increased by $106,284 to $259,987 representing an increase of 72%. This increase was attributable to the
following:
• Unexpended grants increased by $81,688 due to a large amount of the grant funding still being on hand at year end.
• Trade payables increase of $13,866 is mainly due to a large invoice still being unpaid at 30 June 2009.
Cash flow statement
Cash flows generated from operating activities increased by $81,038 mainly due to an increase in grants.
Cash on hand therefore increased $135,341 from 2008.
Statement of recognised income and expenses
Retained earning increased due to the profit that occurred during the period.
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Financials
Reef Check Foundation Limited
ABN: 46 108 200 933
INCOMe STATeMeNT
FOR THe YeAR eNDeD 30 JuNe 2009 Note 2009 2008
$ $
Revenue 2 379,150 297,202
Depreciation expenses (3,512) (3,635)
Employee benefit expenses (142,767) (105,850)
Other expenses (213,996) (195,264)
Profit before income tax 18,875 (7,547)
Income tax expense - -
Profit after income tax 18,875 (7,547)
BALANCe SHeeT
AS AT 30 JuNe 2009 Note 2009 2008
$ $
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 332,950 197,310
Trade and other receivables 13,318 25,105
Inventories - -
Other current assets 200 200
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 346,468 222,615
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 18,354 17,049
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 18,354 17,049
TOTAL ASSETS 364,822 239,664
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 259,987 153,704
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 259,987 153,704
TOTAL LIABILITIES 259,987 153,704
NET ASSETS 104,835 85,960
EQUITY
Retained Earnings 104,835 85,960
TOTAL EQUITY 104,835 85,960
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Financials
Reef Check Foundation Limited
ABN: 46 108 200 933
STATeMeNT OF ReCOGNISeD INCOMe AND eXPeNDITuRe
FOR THe YeAR eNDeD 30 JuNe 2009 Retained earnings Total
$ $
Balance at 1 July 2007 93,507 93,507
Profit attributable to the entity (7,547) (7,547)
Balance at 30 June 2008 85,960 85,960
Profit attributable to the entity 18,875 18,875
Balance at 30 June 2009 104,835 104,835
CASH FLOW STATeMeNT
FOR THe YeAR eNDeD 30 JuNe 2009 Note 2009 2008
$ $
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers 469,770 307,679
Payments to suppliers and employees (335,618) (255,351)
Interest received 6,298 7,084
Net cash generated from operating activities 140,450 59,412
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payment for property, plant and equipment (4,810) -
Net cash used in investing activities - -
Net increase in cash held 135,640 59,412
Cash at the beginning of the financial year 197,310 137,897
Cash at the end of the financial year 332,950 197,310
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Financials
Reef Check Foundation Limited
ABN: 46 108 200 933
NOTeS TO THe CONCISe FINANCIAL RePORT FOR THe YeAR eNDeD 30 JuNe 2009
Note 1: Basis of preparation of the concise financial report
The concise financial report is an extract for the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009. The concise financial report has
been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports, and the Corporations Act 2001.
The financial statements, specific disclosures and other information included in the concise financial report are derived from and
are consistent with the full financial report of Reef Check Foundation Limited. The concise financial report cannot be expected
to provide as detailed an understanding of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of
Reef Check Foundation Limited as the full financial report. A copy of the full financial report and auditor’s report will be sent to
any member, free of charge, upon request.
The presentation currency used in this concise financial report is Australian dollars.
The following applicable Australian Accounting Standards and Australian Accounting Interpretations have been applied:
AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements;
AASB 107: Cash Flow Statements;
AASB 108: Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors;
AASB 110: Events after the Balance Sheet Date;
AASB 1004: Contributions;
AASB 1031: Materiality; and
AASB 1048: Interpretation and Application of Standards.
No other Accounting Standards, Accounting Interpretations or other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian
Accounting Standards Board have been applied.
Note 2: Revenue 2009 2008
$000 $000
– Donations 12,206 15,694
– Interest 6,298 7,084
– Grants 339,480 256,079
– Expedition Income - 2,710
– Capital gain on sale of non-current assets - 2,629
– Other Revenue 319 364
Total Revenue 358,303 297,201
Note 3: events subsequent to reporting date
No significant events have occurred after balance date that requires reporting here.
DIReCTORS’ DeCLARATION
The directors of Reef Check Foundation Limited declare that the concise financial report of Reef Check Foundation Limited for the
financial year ended 30 June 2009, as set out on pages 7 to 10:
a. complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports; and
b. is an extract from the full financial report for the year ended 30 June 2009 and has been derived from and is consistent with
the full financial report of Reef Check Foundation Limited
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
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Financials
Reef Check Foundation Limited
ABN: 46 108 200 933
INDePeNDeNT AuDITOR’S RePORT TO THe MeMBeRS OF ReeF CHeCk FOuNDATION LIMITeD
Report on the concise financial report
The accompanying concise financial report of Reef Check Foundation Limited comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2009, the
income statement, statement of recognised income and expenditure and cash flow statement for the year then ended and related notes,
derived from the audited financial report of Reef Check Foundation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2009, and the discussion and
analysis. The concise financial report does not contain all the disclosures required by the Australian Accounting Standards.
Directors’ responsibility for the concise financial report
The directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the concise financial report in accordance with Accounting
Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations), statutory and other requirements.
This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation of the concise financial report;
selecting and applying the appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the concise financial report based on our audit procedures. We have conducted an
independent audit, in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, of the financial report of Reef Check Foundation Limited for the
year ended 30 June 2009. Our audit report on the financial report for the year was signed on 22nd October 2009 and was not subject
to any modification. The Australian Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit
engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report for the year is free from
material misstatement.
Our procedures in respect of the concise financial report included testing that the information in the concise financial report is derived
from, and is consistent with, the financial report for the year, and examination on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts,
discussion and analysis, and other disclosures which were not directly derived from the financial report for the year. These procedures
have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the concise financial report complies with Accounting
Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports and whether the discussion and analysis complies with the requirements laid down in
AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the
independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors of Reef Check Foundation Limited on 22nd
October 2009, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditor’s report.
Auditor’s opinion
In our opinion, the concise financial report including the discussion and analysis Reef Check Foundation Limited for the year ended 30
June 2009 complies with Accounting Standard AASB 1039: Concise Financial Reports.
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Testimonials
Dr Terry Done, Scientist, Coral Reefs, Associate
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
Reef Check Australia has an impressive record of commitment to coral reef
conservation. It provides an important avenue for meaningful community
involvement in coral reef issues, monitoring, and conservation at both local
and regional levels. Its track record reassures me that your ongoing support
will be rewarded in very positive outcomes for the reef, and for all people
who care about it.
Dr Clive Wilkinson, Global Co-ordinator
- Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
We rely heavily on Reef Check data when we prepare the ‘Status of Coral Reefs of the World’ reports. Their teams
often get to places that government officials cannot. This increases our coverage and detail in these invaluable
global reports that decision makers are using to set policy for the management of reefs around the world.
Sean Galvin (B.App.Sc.), Community Partnership Manager, Bay & Islands - SEQ Catchments Ltd.
SEQ Catchments Ltd. recognises the value of the community based monitoring operation that Reef Check Australia
provides to the community and the marine environment. Understanding our reef systems through the efforts
supplied by Reef Check Southeast Queensland will help toward better management of our wonderful marine
ecosystems. SEQ Catchments Ltd. congratulates Reef Check Australia in their efforts to educate the people of
Australia about the marine and coral reef environments.
Tony Baker, Chairman - Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators
AMPTO and the marine tourism industry in Queensland have supported Reef Check Australia since its inception in
2001. We believe the project to be extremely valuable to provide us with information on the health of our dive
sites. Reef Check Australia is a professionally run organisation that has achieved significant successes over
the past number of years.
Dr Gregor Hodgson, Founder and Executive Director
- Reef Check Foundation (International)
Reef Check Australia has done a fantastic job of setting up a world-class program in
Australia and has already contributed significantly to our work on an international scale.
As Reef Check Australia continues to gather increased support I believe its dedicated
staff will play a very important role in supporting urgent conservation efforts
throughout Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
Our thanks
To our generous sponsors and
supporters, now too numerous to list
here, we offer our sincere thanks for all your
contributions; great and small, financial and
in-kind. Without these, our projects could not
have become as successful, cost-effective and wellrespected
as they are today.
Reef Check Australia simply would not exist without the
commitment, support and enthusiasm of our volunteers.
They give up their free hours, time and again, to take up
their roles as underwater surveyors and contribute to the
preservation of Australia’s coral habitats. For this we shall
remain eternally grateful. 2010 will mark the first
‘Year of the Volunteer’ for Reef Check Australia, in
an effort to show our appreciation and make our
volunteers’ experience even more rewarding.
REEF CHECK
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