A not-for-profit organisation, Great Barrier Reef Legacy was created to address the urgent need to secure the long-term survival of the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs world-wide.

We deliver ground-breaking projects, innovative research and inspiring educational content to engage the public, support science and accelerate actions vital to the preservation of coral reefs.

Built on over 35 years of expedition, tourism, multimedia and research experience on the Great Barrier Reef, our team has extensive knowledge of the reef, and is comprised of dedicated and skilled volunteers with an unwavering commitment to protecting our reefs.

Our flagship Forever Reef Project ‘s aim is to preserve the genetic biodiversity of all coral species across the world, starting with the Great Barrier Reef. We will collect, catalogue, and store living fragments and genetic samples in a state-of-the-art holding facility. Acting as a ‘coral ark’, The Forever Reef Project will maintain the living biodiversity of corals before they are lost to us and future generations.

This repository of live fragments and genetic material can be used to aid in global reef research and restoration efforts.