28 Feb 2025
The Coral Futures Expedition will bring together marine scientists, conservationists, and passionate travellers aboard a premium small-ship expedition, led by Coral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering expedition cruise company. Throughout the voyage, guests will actively engage in research efforts aimed at supporting the future resilience of the reef, including coral monitoring, data collection and assisting with Great Barrier Reef Legacy's critical coral biobanking initiative the Forever Reef Project, winner of Australia Geographic Society's inaugural Awards for Nature gold-tier award in 2024.
“Our partnership with Coral Expeditions and the Forever Reef Project enables us to offer an immersive and meaningful experience for those who want to take an active role in reef conservation,” said Chrissie Goldrick, chair of the Australian Geographic Society. “This is more than a voyage - it's an opportunity to make a real impact on the future of the Great Barrier Reef.”
“We are thrilled beyond words to be once again be supported by Coral Expeditions and Australian Geographic Society, not only to advance our crucial coral ark with the Forever Reef Project which aims to collect all 415 Great Barrier Reef coral species by 2026 and keep them alive in our state of the art holding facility in Port Douglas, but for the first time to be able to share our work and a host of other exciting research initiatives, with each and every guest on this 7 day expedition to some of the most spectacular parts of our beautiful Great Barrier Reef” Dr Dean Miller, Managing Director of Great Barrier Reef Legacy said.
“We are proud to elevate our partnership with Australian Geographic Society and Great Barrier Reef Legacy, and to lead the way in presenting world-leading science and conservation efforts on the reef in a way that allows participation of guests. This will be a most enriching experience for guests who will join us on this rare opportunity,” said Jeff Gillies, Chief Commercial Officer at Coral Expeditions.
The carefully curated itinerary will take guests to some of the most remote sections of the Reef, providing access to exclusive research sites while fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions facing coral ecosystems today. Expert-led presentations, hands-on fieldwork, and snorkelling and scuba diving experiences will ensure a truly transformative adventure.
The Coral Futures Expedition will set sail on 4 December 2025 from Cairns, with limited availability for those eager to be part of this one-of-a-kind conservation experience.
For more information and booking details, visit https://www.coralexpeditions.com/au/destinations/great-barrier-reef/coral-futures-expedition-australian-geographic/
T: 1800 079 545
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For media enquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact:
Australian Geographic Society - Chrissie Goldrick - cgoldrick@australiangeographic.com
Great Barrier Reef Legacy - Dean Miller - dean.miller@gbrlegacy.org
Coral Expeditions - Jeff Gillies - jgillies@coralexpeditions.com - 0418 415 581
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About Coral Expeditions
Recognised as Australia's longest established and most awarded expedition cruise operator, Coral Expeditions is the Australian pioneer. Our single purpose is to take small groups of like-minded explorers to remote natural regions with expert guidance and warm Australian hospitality. With 40 years of heritage and expertise, we offer enriching and immersive adventures that connect with the nature, culture and history of destinations and their people. Our modern and purpose-built fleet of three blue water vessels feature the intimate yacht like Coral Discoverer and the newly built advanced flagship vessels Coral Adventurer and sister ship Coral Geographer. All ships are equipped with the company's trademark 'Xplorer' safari style tender boats and supporting zodiacs that take guests to shore quickly and comfortably. Australian flagged and crewed, Coral Expeditions offers an extensive annual program of expedition cruises through the Great Barrier Reef, the Kimberley, Tasmania's wilderness coast, Cape York and Arnhem Land, the Abrolhos and West Coast, New Zealand and further afield to the remote shorelines of Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands, Papua New Guinea, the South Pacific and the Indonesian archipelagos.
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