Reef Check Townsville

This project was established during 2003 to increase the number of inshore sites monitored by Reef Check volunteers in the Townsville region. While inshore reefs are less often frequented by recreational divers, those off Townsville have some of the greatest biodiversity of hard coral on the Great Barrier Reef.

Nutrient pollution from land-based activities is one of the greatest threats facing the Reef. Inshore reefs are particularly affected by poor water quality due to their close proximity to shore.

Reef Check Australia partners with Creek to Coral, a combined Townsville/Thuringowa and State Government initiative to maintain and enhance our healthy waterways in the coastal dry tropics.

• Download the Status of Reefs Around Magnetic Island: 2003 - 2007 report (PDF)
Contact us for more Magnetic Island reef documentation.

Return to Inshore Reef Monitoring for information on our other projects.

Supporters of this project are:
• Creek to Coral
• Townsville City Council
• Reef Safari
• Pleasure Divers