Working Together to Restore Tasmania’s Ocean Forests
The recovery of Tasmania’s giant kelp forests is only possible through collaboration. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders, partners, and community helpers who share our commitment to restoring these vital ecosystems.
Funders
Australian Government’s Saving Native Species Program
This project received grant funding from the Australian Government’s Saving Native Species Program.
University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania is a leading research university committed to environmental science, climate action, and community engagement. Its researchers are actively developing and applying restoration methods for Tasmania’s marine ecosystems, particularly in giant kelp forests.
UTAS Alumni — Generous Donors
Through the UTAS Alumni network, generous donors are helping to fund kelp restoration research and on-ground recovery efforts. Their support provides essential resources for restoring Tasmania’s giant kelp forests and protecting the marine life that depends on them.
Purryburry Trust:
The Purryburry Trust supported the purchase of winter diving gear, enabling scale-up of baby kelp outplanting, and kelp forest augmentation and management efforts during the cold months.
Partners and Supporters
IMAS
Tasmanian Government
World-class marine & Antarctic research institute at the University of Tasmania, IMAS contributes scientific expertise in ecology, biodiversity, fisheries and climate systems.
Provides regulatory, logistical and strategic support at the state level, enabling protection of habitat, access to resources, and integration of restoration into broader environmental policy.
The Nature Conservancy Australia
Seafood Industry Tasmania
Global conservation organisation working in Australia to protect land and seas; supports policy, science and action to safeguard biodiversity and restore ecosystems.
Supports sustainable harvesting practices and provides industry coordination to ensure seafood, urchin, and kelp-related trades contribute to ecological restoration.
Sea Forest
Tasmanian Commercial Divers Association
A Tasmanian environmental technology company developing seaweed-based solutions and sustainable cultivation practices, providing innovation and industry engagement for marine ecosystems.
Represents commercial divers in Tasmania, bringing essential experience in underwater operations and local marine knowledge to the restoration effort.
Helpers
We would like to acknowledge the following volunteers for their contributions to giant kelp restoration in Tasmania through the PADI Giant Kelp Forest Restoration course: