Divers Den embarks on world-first reef census expedition

How does being a part of a world-first citizen science initiative sound?

The Great Reef Census project has kicked off with a flotilla of research vessels, tourism boats and superyachts deploying to key Great Barrier Reef sites over the next ten weeks.

Operating from Cairns, Divers Den is one of the first operators to embark on a special expedition, with a seven-night diving adventure to the remote Ribbon Reefs.

Departing on Monday 16 November, fourteen passengers on the liveaboard vessel OceanQuest will have the unique opportunity to explore the remote reefs, capture underwater photos, and provide valuable research data to help protect the reef and its marine life.

“The Ribbon Reefs are a great example of the areas we’re hoping to improve our knowledge about through the Census – isolated, diverse, and in many places, rarely visited,” says Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef CEO Andy Ridley.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for divers to become citizen scientists and to help increase our understanding of this vast ecosystem”.

Fares are $7,000 per person, and include a minimum of three dives per day, dive equipment, air fills (including Nitrox), guided dives, and chef-prepared meals. Evening presentations and Q&A sessions will also be held by marine biologists.

Want to get involved with protecting the reef another way? Here are 6 ways you can help the keep the Great Barrier Reef great.