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Environmental Stewardship

Leading the way ...

We’re privileged to live and work in one of the most remarkable environments on this planet, the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. The Quicksilver Group is committed to sustainable environmental practices that foster understanding, appreciation and conservation. This commitment across the breadth of our operations, at sea and on land, is supported by proactive action and leading edge science.

Here’s a snapshot of some of our current and ongoing initiatives achieving real, tangible results for climate action and our environment…

Supplementary solar power
Renewable and Greener Energy

Supplementary solar power, investment in new greener technology and emissions reduction...

Coral reef research & nurturing projects

Collaborative partnerships and scientific research are at the heart of ensuring the health and ongoing sustainability of the world’s largest living reef system.

Turning glass into sand and food waste into fertiliser
Innovative waste management systems

Turning glass into sand and food waste into fertiliser... the eco-sensitive Green Island Resort is home to some of Australia’s most innovative waste management practices

Reducing landfill and the potential for plastics to pollute our oceans
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

Reducing landfill and the potential for plastics to pollute our oceans.... By working together, the sum of all actions is achieving some impressive results.

Education, research, monitoring and intervention
Protection & Monitoring of our Reef sites

Education, research, monitoring and intervention... Caring for our “patches” and reef environment is our daily charter.

Quicksilver was one of Australia’s first ecotourism innovators
Environmental Accreditations

Quicksilver was one of Australia’s first ecotourism innovators, credited with helping to pave the way for responsible and sustainable tourism.

Being a luxury eco resort in a coral cay rainforest in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef isn’t easy!
On building an Eco Resort

Being a luxury eco resort in a coral cay rainforest in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef isn’t easy! Green Island Resort set a benchmark...

Environmental issues are global and we can all make positive changes
How can we all help the Environment

Environmental issues are global and we can all make positive changes, no matter how small we may feel our actions may be.

reef health
Reef Health

Learn more and keep up-to-date with videos from the Great Barrier Reef sites we visit, reports from our marine biologist experts and comments from our customers

“Quicksilver believes that one of our primary roles is to help visitors understand and appreciate the marine environment. In doing so, we hope that each visitor will leave as a “Reef Ambassador” helping to ensure that coral reefs are respected and cared for.”

Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism Climate Action Innovator Global Sustainable tourism Council Reef Bioseacrh Global Sustainable tourism Council