How you can help the reef

• Sign up to a citizen science project, such as Virtual Reef Diver (virtualreef.org.au) or The Great Reef Census (greatreefcensus.org) to help increase our knowledge of the Great Barrier Reef.

• Think about your energy use and try to reduce your reliance on fossil fuels where you can. Perhaps you can switch to a green energy pan, install rooftop solar, choose a hybrid or electric car or catch public transport instead.

• Steer clear of disposable plastics (drink bottles, straws, shopping bags etc) which so often find their way into waterways and destroy our marine environment.

• Take the Great Barrier Reef Foundation’s ‘I’m In’ pledge to learn more about how you can help the reef (barrierreef.org/ImIn).