FREE EXHIBIT
Inspire your visitors and support the Great Barrier Reef by hosting the Ocean Sentinels Exhibit at your venue for free!
Background
The Ocean Sentinels is a captivating series of underwater sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, which blend human figures and marine elements to symbolise the fusion of art and science.
Each sculpture showcases a renowned marine scientist or conservationist, highlighting their significant contributions to reef protection. With their surfaces intentionally designed to attract marine life, the sculptures are expected to transform over time as corals, sponges, and hydroids colonise them, mirroring the reef's dynamic nature.
By integrating indigenous cultures and traditions, these sculptures serve as an educational gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, underscoring its historical significance and the vital role played by leading marine science institutions.
Read the full artist description of the Ocean Sentinels by Jason deCaires Taylor.
AS Seen in the news
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinel Prof John Charlie Veron]()
Prof John Charlie Veron
The 'Godfather of Coral' discovered and described 20% of all coral species on the planet and is currently working on an ambitious mission to collect and preserve 400 species of coral in a biobank.
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinels Peter Harrison]()
Prof Peter Harrison
Witnessed the first recorded mass coral spawning event at Geoffrey Bay on Magnetic Island and pioneered a revolutionary technique known as 'coral IVF' that is used to revitalise damaged reefs.
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinel Katharina Fabricius]()
Dr Katharina Fabricius
Coral ecologist leading the Coral Reef Ecology and Monitoring team at AIMS with a focus on ocean acidification, water quality, climate change, and their impacts on reef health.
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinels David Vaughan]()
Dr David Vaughan
Works on increasing aquaculture production while preserving marine ecosystem health and started Plant a Million Corals initiative, aimed at revitalising coral populations globally.
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinels Richard Braley]()
Dr Richard Braley
'The Giant Clam Man' dedicated his life's work to studying giant clams and established the Aquasearch Aquarium on Magnetic Island.
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinel Sir Maurice Yonge]()
Sir Charles Maurice Yonge
Renowned marine zoologist who lead the Great Barrier Reef Expedition in the 1920s that opened up the scientific world to the marvels of the reef and laid the groundwork for modern coral reef biology.
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinel Jayme Marshall]()
Jayme Marshall
A Wulgurukaba and Yunbenen woman, who represents the next generation of Indigenous leaders, highlighting the crucial role played by Traditional Owners in safeguarding the future of the Great Barrier Reef.
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![MOUA Ocean Sentinels Molly Steer]()
Molly Steer
A young activist who took action against plastic straws at the age of nine and embarked on the ‘Straw No More’ mission to eliminate single-use plastic straws from schools across Australia.
