Survey Dive

CoralWatch is a not-for-profit citizen science program based at The University of Queensland working with volunteers worldwide to increase understanding of coral reefs, coral bleaching and climate change. Join us as we use resources from CoralWatch to record coral health data at Mudjimba Island, a unique island located off the Sunshine Coast, 15 minutes from the Mooloolah River. 

Check in at Sunreef starts at the time outlined on your confirmation email or text. When you arrive, we will see you at our check in desk and ensure that your gear is organized. If you bring your own gear, our crew can carry it down to the dock and set it up for you, or if you prefer you will be free to do it yourself. If we know you are hiring gear, everything will be organized for you prior to check in.

On departure to Mudjimba Island, our trained crew will provide a thorough safety briefing, before discussing coral survey techniques, species typically found at Mudjimba Island, using the Coral Health Chart and coral bleaching. We are extremely lucky to have expert guests from the University of Sunshine Coast providing us with emerging data, cool coral facts, and live hydrophone experiments!

Each dive is planned to last for either 50 minutes or on the surface with 50 bar (whichever one comes first).

Between dives, we will come up for a surface interval where you are provided snacks and water. Feel free to bring along your own snacks if you have allergies or would like more substantial food. We will also compare data recorded amongst the dive group, and plan the next dive and area to be surveyed.