CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH MARINE CONSERVATION
PROTECTING VICTORIA'S MARINE BIODIVERSITY
Our Projects
Aquaholics delivers practical marine conservation projects across biodiversity monitoring, invasive species response, marine debris removal, habitat restoration support, citizen science, education and community safety.
Each project is designed to turn community interest into useful action — helping volunteers collect data, restore habitats, remove harmful material, monitor marine life, report threats and build the skills needed to care for Victoria’s underwater environments.
Current Project Areas
Our work is grouped across five main areas:
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Biodiversity & Citizen Science — monitoring marine species, habitats and ecological change
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Marine Debris & Pollution Reduction — removing rubbish, fishing line and harmful materials
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Invasive Species Response — detecting, reporting and removing priority marine pests
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Habitat Restoration Support — assisting restoration partners with site-based conservation work
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Education, Safety & Community Capability — helping people participate safely and effectively
Project Sea-Sweep
Active / Funded
Invasive species management, European Fan Worm monitoring & removal
BEST FOR: Trained divers, invasive species monitors, citizen scientists and volunteers comfortable with targeted underwater removal work
Recyc-LEAD
Active / Un-funded
Fishing lead recovery, pollution reduction and responsible recycling/reuse
BEST FOR: Divers, clean-up volunteers, sustainability supporters, fishing communities and recycling partners
Project Sea-Clear
Active / Developing partnership
Marine debris removal, fishing equipment & line recovery, plus debris reporting
BEST FOR: Divers, snorkellers, clean-up volunteers, underwater photographers and community members interested in reducing marine pollution
Ocean Stewards Knox
Proposed / Seeking funding
Marine conservation education, community engagement and volunteer capability building
BEST FOR: Knox residents, families, students, schools, community groups and new conservation volunteers
Project Sea-Sense
Developing / Seeking funding
Biodiversity surveys, citizen science, species monitoring and survey leader development
BEST FOR: Divers, snorkellers, underwater photographers, data contributors and volunteers interested in marine species monitoring
Community Lifesavers
Proposed / Seeking funding
CPR, first aid, emergency readiness and safer community participation
BEST FOR: Parents, carers, volunteers, community groups, sporting clubs & local residents interested in practical emergency response skills
Project Sea-Grow
Active partnership support
Kelp restoration support, habitat monitoring & site-based restoration collaboration
BEST FOR: Divers, snorkellers, restoration volunteers and photographers interested in habitat recovery and long-term ecosystem resilience