Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) muse, and acclaimed marine scientists from across the country have converged in Townsville to mark the official launch of the MOUA Ocean Sentinels snorkel trail on John Brewer Reef, coinciding with World Oceans Day today.

Renowned marine scientists and muse of the new trail – Professor John “Charlie” Veron OAM – also known in his field as the godfather of coral, Distinguished Professor Peter Harrison – notable as one of the discoverers of the global coral spawning phenomenon on Magnetic Island in 1981, Dr Katharina Fabricius – respected coral ecologist, and Dr Richard Braley – known as the ‘Giant Clam Man’ – will join passengers onboard a ‘special-event’ tour experience, facilitated by commercial tourism and Eco-Certified operators Sealink Queensland and Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive.

Installed in May 2023, the eight Earth-friendly green-concrete sculptures on John Brewer Reef combine to create an immersive marine science snorkel experience, adjacent to the Southern Hemisphere’s first underwater museum, the Coral Greenhouse dive attraction which opened in 2020.

International sculptor, Jason deCaires Taylor says the artworks are synthesis of human figures and natural marine forms; predominately Australians whose work in the field of marine science and marine conservation and have been highly commended and influential in our understanding of reef protection.

“These eight pieces will be the third installation in a series of ocean-based artworks installed throughout the Townsville region. All eight models are renowned for their expertise in the field of marine science and marine conservation and their hybrid forms make reference to their contribution to their specific field of study.”

Ocean Sentinel muse and respected coral ecologist, Dr Katharina Fabricius, is proud to be part of such a…

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