The close proximity of Magnetic Island reefs means they have been a main focus for local teams ever since we got our start.
In 2017, working together with our industry partners, RCA was able to re-establish some historic sites and create some new sites at Townsville's offshore reefs including Lodestone, Wheeler, Keeper and John Brewer.
We are also striving to connect citizen science with practical local action and launched the ground-breaking Reef Ambassador program in Townsville in 2017. The program helps passionate individuals showcase reef related activities and projects to engage the wider community in protecting the Reef.
Read more in our regional reports.