Forever Reef: Living Coral BiobankValidated by Everclime
Mission
PRESERVE CORAL BIODIVERSITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
To be a global leader in marine conservation, delivering innovative science, education and public engagement to accelerate actions vital to the future survival of coral reefs.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
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inspiresport selects the Forever Reef Foundation
08 May 2025
Supporting Coral Preservation on the Great Barrier Reef
We’re thrilled to share that inspiresport Australia has chosen the Forever Reef Project as their official climate impact initiative!
From now on, every student tour will directly contribute to protecting and restoring Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most precious ecosystems.
This is more than just travel. It’s education in action – empowering the next generation to explore the world while leaving a positive legacy.
Massive thanks to the team at Inspire Sport for their commitment to meaningful impact – proof that purpose and adventure can go hand in hand.
From now on, every student tour will directly contribute to protecting and restoring Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most precious ecosystems.
This is more than just travel. It’s education in action – empowering the next generation to explore the world while leaving a positive legacy.
Massive thanks to the team at Inspire Sport for their commitment to meaningful impact – proof that purpose and adventure can go hand in hand.
Official opening of the new facility at Port Douglas’s Cyrstalbrook Marina!
29 Apr 2025
Official opening of the new facility at Port Douglas’s Cyrstalbrook Marina!
Congratulations to the team at Forever Reef Project on the official opening of the new facility at Port Douglas’s Cyrstalbrook Marina!
The new facility marks a major step in coral conservation, housing thousands of fragments and enabling education, engagement, and research.
We're proud to see Everclime mentioned as a partner on this journey, supporting the project through our Impact Cards. We enable individuals, groups, and businesses to fund coral conservation through verified impact contributions.
The new facility marks a major step in coral conservation, housing thousands of fragments and enabling education, engagement, and research.
We're proud to see Everclime mentioned as a partner on this journey, supporting the project through our Impact Cards. We enable individuals, groups, and businesses to fund coral conservation through verified impact contributions.
Big news from Forever Reef!
21 Mar 2025
Opening of the Port Douglas Facility!!!
For the past six months, our team has been hard at work fitting out our brand-new space at Crystalbrook Marina in Port Douglas. We are thrilled to share that our precious coral collection has officially relocated from Cairns Aquarium to its stunning new home.
This move marks a major milestone for our team and our mission to connect people with the beauty and importance of coral ecosystems.
Stay tuned for more updates as we settle in and continue building impact from the heart of the reef!
This move marks a major milestone for our team and our mission to connect people with the beauty and importance of coral ecosystems.
Stay tuned for more updates as we settle in and continue building impact from the heart of the reef!
Forever Reef
25 Feb 2025
Forever Reef Wins Australian National Geographic Award
The Grant recipients, selected through a comprehensive process by the Australian Geographic Society Advisory Board and Review Panel, are as follows:
The $50,000 Gold Tier Grant was awarded to The Forever Reef Project, led by Dr Dean Miller of the Great Barrier Reef Legacy. This project aims to collect and preserve samples of all 415 known coral species in a living coral biobank, or ark, safeguarding the biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef against the threats of extinction. The ark currently holds 200 coral species and with the grant funding, The Forever Reef Project will embark on a major coral-collecting voyage to the Northern Great Barrier Reef, with an expected 50 additional coral samples to be collected.
The $50,000 Gold Tier Grant was awarded to The Forever Reef Project, led by Dr Dean Miller of the Great Barrier Reef Legacy. This project aims to collect and preserve samples of all 415 known coral species in a living coral biobank, or ark, safeguarding the biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef against the threats of extinction. The ark currently holds 200 coral species and with the grant funding, The Forever Reef Project will embark on a major coral-collecting voyage to the Northern Great Barrier Reef, with an expected 50 additional coral samples to be collected.
UniSport Nationals 2024
20 Feb 2025
UniSport Nationals 2024 Impact
UniSport Australia is proud to announce the success of its sustainability initiative held during the recent UniSport Nationals in Canberra. In collaboration with our partner Everclime, over $27,000 was raised for two significant conservation projects: Forever Reef, selected by 60% of Nationals participants for donations, and the ACT Wildlife Centre, which received the remaining 40% of selections. The initiative was part of UniSport’s ongoing commitment to hosting events that leave a positive and lasting impact on the environment and local communities.
UniSport Funds a Coral Bio Bank Tank in Port Douglas
UniSport contribution will go toward the installation of a Coral Bio Bank in the Port Douglas Facility which is to be the home of hundreds of valuable coral species.
Forever Reef: Living Coral Biobank
12 Dec 2024
The Forever Reef Project
The Forever Reef Project is dedicated to collecting and preserving coral biodiversity in a living coral biobank. By purchasing Impact Cards, you can support the protection and care of coral species, ensuring their survival for future generations via the Everclime platform.
Through coral adoptions and expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef, this initiative preserves rare and vital coral species for ongoing research and restoration efforts. Regular health checks ensure the well-being of each coral fragment in the collection.
Everclime proudly supports the Forever Reef Project, helping to safeguard one of Earth’s most precious ecosystems.
Through coral adoptions and expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef, this initiative preserves rare and vital coral species for ongoing research and restoration efforts. Regular health checks ensure the well-being of each coral fragment in the collection.
Everclime proudly supports the Forever Reef Project, helping to safeguard one of Earth’s most precious ecosystems.
