What an extraordinary start to our Making Waves Series! Across our two action-packed event dates at the Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre and our inspiring end-of-year celebrations at the Townsville Riverside Gardens Community Centre, EcoMarines Ambassadors, teachers, sponsors, and partners have come together to prove just how powerful youth leadership can be. The Making Waves series […]
EcoMarines Attending 2026 Townsville Waterways Report Card Launch
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 […]
Mini Marines Returns with Hands-on Composting Workshops!
The Mini Marines program has officially returned with two exciting and interactive composting workshops at Perfect Start Birkdale and Perfect Start Mary Street. These workshops are designed to introduce environmental sustainability to young children with the opportunity to learn how composting can reduce waste, support their gardens and return valuable nutrients to the soil. Support from Composta Australia: EcoMarines would like to shout out our partners at Composta Australia for their generous support! Each early learning […]
Reflecting on BCC Waterways Event: A Moment Worth Revisiting
In 2022, EcoMarines partnered up with Brisbane City Council at Nudgee Beach Reserve for special waterways event that brought our community, EcoMarines Ambassadors, education, and environmental action together in one beautiful coastal region. During the workshop, our EcoMarines Ambassadors had opportunities to learn about the importance of protecting Brisbane’s waterways and the ecosystems that depend on them. They found themselves surrounded by mangroves and other native wildlife, truly showcasing the natural beauty of the reserve. The event explored how healthy waterways and ecosystems […]
EcoMarines Inspires Future Sustainability Leaders at the Upper Coomera State College STEM Showcase
EcoMarines was proud to recently attend the Upper Coomera State College STEM Showcase, which connects us with an incredible community of passionate students, educators, and parents who are all eager to celebrate innovation and sustainability! At EcoMarines, we believe that every small action can create big waves. Seeing this represented so brilliantly by the students at Upper Coomera State College was inspiring! Empowering Sustainable Action through […]
Educate, Empower, Act: Go Green Month 2026 Begins
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 […]
School Spotlight: Payne Road State School
EcoMarines Ambassadors at Payne Road State School have taken on an important role, being part of protecting and preserving the cleanliness of our planet! These dedicated individuals have turned the tide both on and off campus, dedicating time to litter collection, as well as contributing to their local Clean Up Australia Day event. Payne Road State School’s “Senior Enviro Club” have used their lunch break to protect our environment. With a lot of effort, they collected bucketloads of litter and potential recyclables from across the […]
Clean Up Australia Day 2026
Clean Up Australia Day is on the horizon. EcoMarines is well-experienced in tackling litter and waste, and we’ve proudly participated in organized clean-ups over the years. Clean Up Australia Day is the day to bring communities together to remove litter and waste, conserve the environment, and promote sustainability through long-term responsible waste habits. It is run by not-for-profit organization, Clean Up Australia. EcoMarines celebrated a triumphant effort at last […]
Elanora State High School Environmentalists
Elanora State High School is not just a place of learning; it is a living example of sustainability. With their slogan, “Making Elanora Environmental Aware!”, the school maintains an ongoing effort to improve the surrounding area through real, meaningful change. In 2025, Elanora State High School placed a strong emphasis on reducing consumption, managing resources and waste responsibly, and cutting down on single-use […]
Great Reef Rescue: Interview with a Marine Biologist
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is roughly the same size as Japan? To guide us through the fantastic aspects of such a complex










