Red Cat Adventures has secured continued funding from the Australian Government's Tourism Reef Protection Initiative, allowing the Whitsundays-based eco-tourism operator to expand its reef conservation efforts through to May 2026.
Since joining the program in late 2022, Red Cat Adventures has taken an active role in protecting the Great Barrier Reef by training its staff in reef health monitoring, predator control, and data collection. This important work is integrated into the visitor experience, turning tourists into informed ambassadors for reef protection.
Over the past year, the team has conducted more than 1,180 reef health surveys, removed over 9,200 coral predators including Crown-of-thorns starfish and Drupella snails, and uploaded more than 11,000 reef images to the ReefCloud platform to support real-time monitoring and scientific research.
Red Cat Adventures also works closely with Traditional Owners, supporting 64 On Country visits that promote cultural reconnection and shared environmental stewardship. One of the key sites of focus is Cockatoo Point on Hook Island, where teams carry out predator removal, coral monitoring, and guest education.
General Manager Asher Telford said the funding extension reflects the organisation’s commitment to reef protection.
“Protecting the reef is part of who we are, and this funding allows us to build on the achievements of the past year while continuing to give our guests a deeper connection to this remarkable ecosystem.”
As part of the SeaLink Whitsundays family, Red Cat Adventures and its sister company, Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours, are helping ensure the reef’s future remains as vibrant and awe-inspiring as it is today.
Red Cat Adventures new funding will allow them to continue their reef reservation work. Photo supplied
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