Welcome to REEF TEACH, Cairns Australia
With Learning Comes Appreciation
In 1992, Paddy Colwell was giving briefings and small lectures on board the vessels that took people to the Great Barrier Reef . Realizing that there was great interest and a thirst for knowledge beyond these fifteen minute segments of information, he decided to set up a presentation on land that could go into greater detail about The Great Barrier Reef. Thus- REEF TEACH was born!
Paddy ran Reef Teach for 14 years before retiring. Digital Diver, an Underwater Photography business took over from Paddy to insure REEF TEACH continued it's great work in educating the public on all aspects of the Great Barrier Reef, and making sure visitors to the area got the most out of there trip.
REEF TEACH is now run by experienced Marine Biologists and Conservationist, Researchers and volunteers. Reef Teach is aimed at educating tourists, divers and anyone interested in this unique eco system. “With learning come appreciation” everyone who visits the GBR should attend the show before their trip.
Our experienced Marine Biologists can inform you of what to look for, where to look and how to minimise your impact when you're on the Great Barrier Reef .
Our Conservationists can explain how you can do your bit to help save our reefs, sharks, fishes and marine life.
All staff are experienced divers and can give you tips on your diving and snorkelling so you will get the most out of your trip to the wondrous Great Barrier Reef .
We also have dedicated underwater photographers available for any enquires you may have on getting that great pic underwater so you will always have that memory of the once in a lifetime experience on the GBR.Underwater Photography Classes are available on request for group bookings of +5 people, catering to your individual needs and experience.
This is a certificate course that is endorsed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
The course explains more about: Evolution and Phylogeny in Reefs.
How Reefs work.
Explains main animal and plant groups.
How humans interact with the Reef.
Reef management.
Fish identification.Course Dates
Generally once a month - Reef Teach needs a minimum of 4 persons to run the course so bookings are essential. However, if you have a group of four or more persons we can run the course on a suitable day for you.
Time: 8.00 am to 5.00pm Where: Reef Teach Premises
14 Spence Street
Cairns, North QueenslandCost: $60AUD Inclusions: Notes, Folder, Fish and Coral underwater
identification slates, maps and night Reef Teach show.Certificate: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Tourism Staff Certificate.
While you are snorkelling or diving- please do so slowly. This ensures that you are more careful and not accidentally bumping into the amazing marine life. Pay particular attention to where your fins are. They can do a great deal of damage to the beautiful coral. Snorkel and dive in deeper water until you are proficient.
Unless you are very certain, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING.
The only thing that you can take from the Great Barrier Reef is treasured memories, photographs and the most incredible experience of your life. Everything else should be left as you found it. TAKE ONLY PICTURES...LEAVE ONLY BUBBLES....
Divers should be properly weighted. At Reef Teach we will explain in a unique an easy way just how to achieve this.
My personal message to you is that The Great Barrier Reef is precious, wondrous and there for you to marvel at. By attending Reef Teach ,we will ensure that you under stand how to experience the Great Barrier Reef without causing any harm or damage to this magical world.
Reef Teach
Cairns ,North Queensland
Australia
