Science to Action: Protecting Our Ocean and Climate
Join the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) for an inspiring evening of art and conservation talks at the Townsville Brewing Co. Banquet Centre.
Celebrating local Townsville artists, this event will showcase the captivating 2026 Ocean Art Exhibition, offering a unique glimpse into marine conservation through art.
Our star of the night — the Ocean Art Auction — will give attendees the opportunity to buy works by local artists displayed at the exhibition, as well as exclusive MOUA Ocean Sentinels statues by international artist Jason DeCaires Taylor (also the artist of MOUA). Support not only local artists, but also MOUA and ongoing coral reef conservation (with a percentage of sales going to MOUA).
Listen, learn and have your say about climate action on the reef at the Climate Action Panel discussion – Science to Action: Protecting Our Ocean and Climate – where some of the world’s leading marine scientists and conservationists will come together to discuss the future of our oceans.
Hear from the following esteemed panellists, as this engaging discussion will explore the intersection of marine science, art, and citizen science, highlighting how these fields work together to drive reef conservation and public engagement.
Dr Adam Smith – Marine Scientist and Researcher, Founder and Director of Reef Ecologic, and Deputy Chair of MOUA
Dr Yolanda Waters – Dive Instructor turned Marine Social Scientist, Founder and CEO of Divers for Climate, and Director of Research and Education at the Multicultural Leadership Initiative
Dr Vanessa Taveras-Dalmau – Environmental and Social Scientist, Founder and Director of Intego, and Executive Support Officer at Griffith University
Stefan Andrews – Film Maker, Marine Scientist and Educator, and Creative Director of the Great Southern Reef Foundation
Witness the much-anticipated announcement of the winners of MOUA’s Ocean Art Competition, celebrating the creativity and passion of those who capture the beauty of our reefs.
Optional donations can be made to MOUA on the night to support our ocean conservation and education initiatives. Please see staff on the night if interested.
When: Saturday 6 June 2026, 6:00-9:30pm
Where: Townsville Brewing Co. Banquet Centre
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World Ocean Day Special Edition Gin
The Museum of Underwater Art has again collaborated with local distillery Tan Lines Distilling to produce an incredibly delicious limited edition - ocean inspired gin.
30% of all proceeds will go directly to support MOUA’s ongoing conservation and public awareness initiatives on the Great Barrier Reef.
Sales close end of June - so get in quick!
Want to get into underwater photography but don’t have an underwater camera? Don’t worry!
During our events Underwater Australasia is offering attendees discounts on underwater smartphone housings!
Use the discount code MOUA10 for 10% discount off Sportdiver products
SeaLife - SportDiver Underwater Smartphone Housing for iPhone® and Android - SL400 - RE-LAUNCH
SeaLife - SportDiver S - Underwater Smartphone Housing for iPhone® and Android - SL408
Also works on the COMBO - SeaLife - SportDiver Pro 2500 Set - SL401 and SeaLife SportDiver Ultra Pro 2500 - SL406
This promotion will expire 1 September 2026 .
