The Great Southern Reef Foundation’s mission is to inspire and empower society to protect and sustain Australia’s Great Southern Reef by promoting recognition, stewardship, and sustainable action. Through impactful education, community engagement, and collaborative science, the Foundation is committed to improving understanding of Australia’s temperate reefs and strengthening the connection between science, community, and decision-making, with a focus on ocean literacy, research-led action, and place-based engagement.

The Big Blue Ocean Foundation supports the Great Southern Reef Foundation’s development of curriculum-linked classroom resources and impact campaigns, strengthening long-term understanding, preparedness, and care for Australia’s kelp forests. To learn more about the important work they are doing, visit their website below.