Protecting the natural beauty of Magnetic Island is a passionate commitment we live day to day.....
At Aquascene we demonstrate our commitment to tourism excellence in our everyday practices.
We deliver a high-quality nature-based tourism experience with strong interpretation values, commitment to nature conservation and reinvestment into our local community.
We strive to educate our guests, in an enjoyable and engaging delivery, of our message of conservation to preserve this very special place we call home.
By working together, our industry can protect our amazing planet and preserve its natural wonders.
"We had so much fun and learnt how to look after the big beautiful world" Abbie Hinks
At Aquascene, we have a strong commitment to minimising our environmental footprint in every action
we do on a daily basis.
Aquascene like to encourage all of our guests to spread conservation messages on their return home and be active in taking steps to live greener lifestyles. Taking action can be as simple as using a clothes line instead of the dryer, walking instead of driving and taking your own water bottle or coffee cup instead of buying single use plastics, and saying no to straws.
Our tours provide a learning platform for us to educate our guests:
A myriad of marine and bird life are encountered on our tours including sea turtles, dugongs, fish life and sea birds, we educate all of our guests to respect and protect these animals in their natural environment including the fringing reef that we snorkel on.
This includes:
Aquascene also support local groups who look after sick and injured wildlife and marine animals of Magnetic Island
Management of the Reef - EMC Reef Charge
Magnetic Island is situated within the Great Barrier Marine Park and protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) whose management is guided by a range of plans, policies, regulations and legislation, with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 which sets out GBRMPA’s functions and responsibilities.
All operators utilising the marine park pay an environmental management charge (EMC) to the GBRMPA.
The funds received from the EMC are vitally important in the day-to-day management of the Marine Park and in improving its long-term resilience.
At Aquascene we demonstrate our commitment to tourism excellence in our everyday practices.
We deliver a high-quality nature-based tourism experience with strong interpretation values, commitment to nature conservation and reinvestment into our local community.
We strive to educate our guests, in an enjoyable and engaging delivery, of our message of conservation to preserve this very special place we call home.
By working together, our industry can protect our amazing planet and preserve its natural wonders.
"We had so much fun and learnt how to look after the big beautiful world" Abbie Hinks
At Aquascene, we have a strong commitment to minimising our environmental footprint in every action
we do on a daily basis.
- Minimising waste and recycling wherever possible
- Education and information
- Using energy efficient devices
- Installed solar panels onboard
- Ongoing observations of our sustainable operations and procedures
- Our vessel has ultra low engine emissions
- Solar power anchor winch and electrical system on board Aquascene
- Minimal engine use time resulting in lower impact to the environment
- Environmentally friendly products are used on board
- No Straws
- Avoid use of single use plastics wherever possible
- We work closely with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to help protect Magnetic Island.
- We participate in GBRMPA’s "Eye on the Reef" program and use GBRMPA’s Sightings Network app to record any interesting marine sightings on our tours around Magnetic Island
- We are also on the Townsville Port Discussion consultation committee to help monitor water quality and reef health in the waters surrounding Magnetic Island.
- Aquascene are proud to be Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef
Aquascene like to encourage all of our guests to spread conservation messages on their return home and be active in taking steps to live greener lifestyles. Taking action can be as simple as using a clothes line instead of the dryer, walking instead of driving and taking your own water bottle or coffee cup instead of buying single use plastics, and saying no to straws.
Our tours provide a learning platform for us to educate our guests:
A myriad of marine and bird life are encountered on our tours including sea turtles, dugongs, fish life and sea birds, we educate all of our guests to respect and protect these animals in their natural environment including the fringing reef that we snorkel on.
This includes:
- Marine and wildlife
- History and culture
- Environmental and marine education about Magnetic Island and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Green zones and locations and all rules on different zoning on the GBR
- Actions we can take to protect it for future generations.
Aquascene also support local groups who look after sick and injured wildlife and marine animals of Magnetic Island
Management of the Reef - EMC Reef Charge
- Aquascene contributes to the EMC reef charge on each tour we operate
Magnetic Island is situated within the Great Barrier Marine Park and protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) whose management is guided by a range of plans, policies, regulations and legislation, with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 which sets out GBRMPA’s functions and responsibilities.
All operators utilising the marine park pay an environmental management charge (EMC) to the GBRMPA.
The funds received from the EMC are vitally important in the day-to-day management of the Marine Park and in improving its long-term resilience.
"The Last Straw" Campaign
In 2017, Aquascene joined the "Last Straw" commitment. We were the first tour boat on Magnetic Island to lead the way.
We encourage other businesses to go straw-free.
if everyone simply said “no straw please” when they ordered a drink, the number of straws ending up in our oceans would reduce by millions.
In 2017, Aquascene joined the "Last Straw" commitment. We were the first tour boat on Magnetic Island to lead the way.
We encourage other businesses to go straw-free.
if everyone simply said “no straw please” when they ordered a drink, the number of straws ending up in our oceans would reduce by millions.
Tangaroa Blue Foundation is an Australian registered charity focused on the health of our marine environment, and coordinates the Australian Marine Debris.
Aquascene is proud to support Tangaroa Blue in their local projects and clean-ups.
As a family, we are always "grabbing a bucket" and doing our bit to keep our Island beautiful and healthy for all creatures great and small who live here......in and out of the water!
Aquascene is proud to support Tangaroa Blue in their local projects and clean-ups.
As a family, we are always "grabbing a bucket" and doing our bit to keep our Island beautiful and healthy for all creatures great and small who live here......in and out of the water!