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30 November - 8 December

Celebrating 'Life Below Water'

Our Ocean Festival celebrates our five marine protected areas, the biodiversity below the water and on our rock platforms - our marine flora, fauna and mega fauna.

Our oceans cover 80% of our planet, generates 50% of the oxygen we breathe and absorb 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions - we need to keep our oceans healthy.

Events include the Underwater Photography Competition 2024, Rock Platform Rambles, Dive for Debris, beach clean-ups, guided snorkel tours, SUP safaris, ocean walks and science talks plus much more!

We will also announce the winners of the Underwater Photo Competition and will exhibit their work as part of the Ocean Festival.

Dive into a week of events, encounters and experiences to celebrate our love of the ocean.

Ocean Festival event registration

Register your event to be part of the Ocean Festival.

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Underwater Photo Competition 2024

Vote for your favourite underwater photo taken at one of our aquatic reserves, as part of our Ocean Festival.

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Ocean Festival event program

Check out the Ocean Festival community events happening on the Northern Beaches.

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Previous Underwater Photography Competition Winners

Check out the winners and their photography skills from previous years.

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