Australian Reef Conservation

Australian Reef Conservation is a Brisbane-based organisation dedicated to protecting the ecological, economic and social values of the Great Barrier Reef. Its mission is to help preserve this iconic marine ecosystem for future generations through sustainable solutions, partnerships, innovation and practical action. The organisation focuses on raising support for large-scale reef protection, with a stated goal of saving 10% of the Great Barrier Reef.

Its conservation model enables businesses to help mitigate or offset their environmental footprint by financing coral conservation and restoration initiatives. Funds support on-the-ground projects, including captive breeding programs for marine aquarium fish, intended to reduce harvesting from wild reef populations. The website also describes selling fishing licenses as a way to support coral habitat protection and invites individuals and businesses to get involved.

Australian Reef Conservation highlights threats including coral bleaching, ocean warming and ocean acidification, and presents collaborative conservation as a way to address these pressures.