Go for a beach walk, jump in for a swim or snorkel, or explore a marine park. Search… “Beach walks near me” or “Marine parks near me”.

Remember to check your local fishing rules and only take what you need. Search… “fishing rules”

Dive into ocean documentaries, podcasts and books. Follow an ocean hashtag:

#oceanconservation

#marinelife

#sustainablefishing

#saveouroceans

Keep an eye out for any independent sustainability certification. Visit the Australian Sustainable Seafood Guide to help you with your next trip to the supermarket.

The products we put on our skin wash off when we enter the water and unfortunately these chemicals can concentrate in our most popular snorkelling and diving spots. Many of these chemicals can harm marine life, including corals.

While shopping, ask yourself “Is it made of single-use plastic? Will I use it? Could I give an ‘experience’ as a gift, rather than an object?”

What if we even changed the way goods are transported to your shops or even your door? Many businesses are getting behind greener options for transporting goods around the globe.

In 2019, an estimated 460 million metric tonnes of global plastics was consumed. Less than 10% of the plastic waste generated was recycled! In the same year, 1.7 million metric tonnes of plastic waste ended up in our ocean.

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

“What’s your favourite thing to do at the beach?” “Did you know that 65% of the seafood sold in Australia is imported? The imported seafood doesn’t even have to meet the same traceability standards as locally caught seafood.”

Search… “marine campaigns for change” or “coastal volunteers”.