Research projects that turn ocean love into action.
Beach Cleans
Hands-on clean-ups focused on removing marine debris before it reaches the ocean. Each clean records what we find, where it came from, and how much is removed — turning a simple beach clean into meaningful data that helps track pollution patterns and inform better solutions.
17 Beach Cleans
332 Volunteers
450kg+ Rubbish Collected
Shells & Stories
WHITSUNDAYS TURTLE ID PROJECT
The Shells & Stories Turtle ID Project uses photo-identification to track individual sea turtles through their unique facial markings. First-time sightings allow the contributor to name the turtle, while repeat records build long-term data on movement, site fidelity, and population presence to support conservation and management.
Adopt a Coral
The Adopt a Coral program supports long-term coral monitoring by tracking individual coral colonies over time. Participants receive quarterly updates on their chosen coral, while repeat observations document growth, bleaching, disease, and recovery, contributing to reef health data that informs conservation and management efforts.
Research beyond our own projects
Clear Tides works with established reef and ocean monitoring programs to support broader conservation efforts beyond our own research.
Tangaroa Blue – collecting and submitting marine debris data through structured beach clean-ups using national protocols
Great Reef Census – contributing reef imagery gathered during snorkelling and sailing expeditions to support large-scale coral health assessments
Eye on the Reef – logging opportunistic wildlife and reef health observations to expand monitoring coverage
CoralWatch – assisting coral colour and bleaching monitoring using established CoralWatch methodologies
