CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH MARINE CONSERVATION
PROTECTING VICTORIA'S MARINE BIODIVERSITY
Impact
Aquaholics measures impact through practical action: healthier marine habitats, useful ecological data, removed debris, stronger community knowledge, and more capable conservation volunteers.
Our projects are designed to create real outcomes for Victoria’s marine and coastal environments while building the skills, awareness and participation needed for long-term stewardship. From biodiversity monitoring and invasive species response to habitat restoration support, education and community safety, our impact grows each time people turn care for the ocean into informed, responsible action.
Total conservation impacts (2026) - last updated 05/10/26 (These figures are updated periodically from Aquaholics activity records, project data sheets and partner reporting systems.)
Impact | Number | What this means |
|---|---|---|
Number of conservation dives completed | 28 | Conservation dives recorded. |
Survey hours logged (1) | 75 | In-water participant-hours; see note 1. |
Sites monitored | 12 | Locations with monitoring activity. |
Species records submitted | 134 observations across 49 species | Submitted observations; not a biodiversity trend. |
Pest/Invasive reports made | 15 | Reports submitted; not pest abundance. |
Debris removed KG (2) | > 65 | Measured weight; excludes fishing line. |
Fishing Line removed KM (3) | > 110 | Estimated length from weight; see note 3. |
EFW removed | > 26,000 | European fan worms removed; not population change. |
NPS removed | > 36,500 | Northern Pacific seastars removed; not population change. |
Undaria removed | > 3,000 | Recorded removal total; unit awaits confirmation. |
Lead recycled KG | > 200 | Weight recorded as recycled. |
People trained | 15 | People recorded as trained. |
Project partners gained | 5 | Project partner count recorded. |
How we calculate impact:... 1 = Calculated as total participant-hours in the water. For each activity, we multiply the time spent in-water by the number of participants, then add those totals together. For example, a 2-hour dive with 5 participants counts as 10 in-water participant-hours. 2 = Calculated as the total weight of rubbish collected, rounded to the nearest kilogram. Fishing line is recorded separately and is not included in this weight. 3 = Calculated as an estimated length of fishing line removed, based on the total weight collected and an average fishing line weight. This figure is shown in kilometres to make the scale of accumulated line easier to understand. Because lighter fishing lines require more length to reach the same weight as heavier lines, the actual distance removed may be higher than shown.