It was an absolute pleasure for EcoMarines to attend the 2026 Townsville Waterways Report Card Launch at the Metropole Hotel. This monumental event brings together organisations, educators, community representatives and environmental leaders, all with a shared commitment to protecting and improving the health of North Queensland’s waterways. The launch of the annual report card serves […]
What is “Making Waves”? Making Waves brings together EcoMarines Ambassadors, passionate teachers, and local environmental industry experts to celebrate sustainability, share their innovative ideas, and inspire action for our land and oceans. This year promises an engaging lineup of activities, expert-lead workshops, and opportunities for EcoMarines Ambassadors to showcase their hard work throughout the year. New & Returning Making Waves Event Locations […]
This World Environment Day on the 5th of June, EcoMarines was proud to launch Go Green for EcoMarines Month 2026, a month-long celebration of environmental education, student leadership, and positive action across Queensland. Throughout June, schools, early learning centres, local councils, partners, and communities will come together to support environmental learning and inspire actions that contribute to a more sustainable future. At EcoMarines, we believe […]
In May, EcoMarines proudly partnered with Ipswich City Council and Natura Pacific for the highly anticipated Ipswich Youth Sustainability Summit, a dynamic day of hands-on experience, collaboration, and leadership building. The summit brought 10 local Ipswich schools together to explore the health of their local catchments and discover how young people can play an active role in protecting waterways and ecosystems for future generations. […]
The levels of air pollution have risen sharply in recent years, prompting environmental organisations to call on governments worldwide to take stronger action. The World Health Organization reports that nine out of ten people breathe air containing pollutant levels above recommended health guidelines. Both outdoor and indoor air pollution contribute to respiratory and other health […]
The Secret Life of Animals may resemble one of those National Geographic or Discovery Channel documentaries. It does involve filming and exploration, but with different characters behind and in front of the camera. The young moviemakers running the project are the EcoMarines Ambassadors at Pallara State School. No high-tech video equipment is needed as these […]
The EcoMarines Ambassadors at Payne Road State School now have a vital resource to assist them in growing their gardens. The school has been awarded a Foodcube as part of their winning participation in the competition “What Does It Mean to Be an EcoMarine?” Donated by the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, […]
The EcoMarines Ambassadors at St. Monica’s College in Cairns have found, through articles, an efficient way to spark new conversations and increase participation in eco-initiatives at their school. Sustainability ideas and field experiences are turned into articles and then shared with the rest of the students in the hope of “recruiting more peers to the […]
The first EcoMarines on Tour took our Townsville Ambassadors on an environmental adventure…
The project desk of the EcoMarines Ambassadors at Raceview State School in Ipswich is overflowing with creative concepts of sustainability and the established idea of leaving a legacy for the students to come. With one of the four garden beds already completed, the Ambassadors are confident about finishing the project within the six-month timeframe. Their […]
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