Your June Lady Elliot Island E-Newsletter No Images? Click here WORLD OCEANS DAY | TODAY SHOW | UNITED NATIONS | WHALES WORLD OCEANS DAYThursday 8th June was ‘World Oceans Day’ and our Island Team and guests celebrated with a tree planting/revegetation project, beach clean-up, screening of plastic pollution documentary and an ocean themed quiz night! The day was especially important to educate people on the importance of reducing their plastic consumption and to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle! Thank you to all our 'Eco Warriors' and everyone who participated! Some of the pledges from the day were; "Always recycle" - Julie - "Reduce takeaway coffee cups by taking a reusable cup" - Tania - "Use NO microbede products" - Lara - "Buy less plastic wrapped food packaging, buy in bulk!" - Sheridan Photo credit: Jeremy Somerville (top), Ian Christie (bottom) UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTARY COMMITMENTThe United Nations are seeking, institutions, government, academia and research organisations to pledge their voluntary commitment for the future of the planet. Lady Elliot Island has pledged the below; ‘Commitment to Renewable Energy’ "Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is committed to continuing the education of our guests and crew utilising the improvements in the islands sustainability initiatives as living working examples. We will maintain and grow our partnerships with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Queensland Parks & Wildlife Services, Greenfleet and Tourism & Events Queensland to enhance the stewardship of the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide. We aim to continue our current mission to raise awareness of the issues that are directly a result of Global Warming and Climate Change and how education can deliver hope for the future of the whole planet. Over the past 8 years we have significantly reduced our reliance on fossil fuels to supply power to the island Eco Resort. By December 2018 we will aim to have 90% of the resorts energy powered by renewable energy. By December 2020 we will aim to be using 100% renewable energy" TODAY SHOW WEATHER CROSS MON 26 JUNEExiting news...tune in Monday Morning 26th June to Channel 9, Today Show as Lady Elliot Island will be featured during their Live Weather Cross!
REEF RESILIENCE SUMMIT GBRMPAPeter Gash, Managing Director recently spent time at the inaugural Reef Resilience Summit in Townsville hosted by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The summit is designed to bring together the world's best minds on coral reef protection! We are extremely honoured to work together and continually strive to ensure the protection of the Great Barrier Reef for future generations! Photo credit: QTIC WHALES WHALES WHALESGuess what? It’s that time of year again! We love it when the majestic Humpback Whales grace our waters off Lady Elliot Island. We are excited to announce we had our first whale sighting on the 31st May. Our aircraft spotted the small pod frolicking in front of the restaurant putting on a show for our guests to enjoy! Keep an eye out for the Humpback Whales on their annual migration during the scenic flight to/from Lady Elliot Island. If you’re lucky you might also see them from the glass bottom boat on the Island or hear the beautiful whale song underwater. Like our Facebook and Instagram page for images and videos from Whale Season 2017! Photo Credit: Skye Newman (top), Julie Gash (bottom) GADPL BUSINESS PRESENTATIONOn the 5th June, Peter was guest speaker at the GAPDL (Gladstone Region) Business Breakfast. Peter was discussing the importance of ecotourism and the measures needed to be both economically and environmentally sustainable for the future. |