Vision:

Our vision at Reef Check Australia is the promotion of healthy coral reefs throughout the Australia and Indo-Pacific regions.

Core Values:

• Raising awareness of the value and sustainability of coral reefs.
• Improving management of coral reefs in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
• Empowering local communities in the conservation of their own reefs.
• Maximising stakeholder benefits with minimal cost.
• Acting with professionalism and integrity at all times.

Mission Statement:

To promote healthy local coral reefs through scientific research, community education and marine conservation.

Objectives

• The production of select coral reef data that is of the highest standardised quality and valued by scientists and marine managers.
• The establishment of alternative reef monitoring programs that are accessible to a wider range of the population and yet still produce valuable data.
• The establishment of a coral reef health database for Australia and the Indo-Pacific region that is integrated into the global Reef Check network.
• For the majority of Australian adults and children to understand the importance of coral reefs and be able to tell you what they can do to help protect them.
• Development and implementation of cutting edge training programs to enhance the value of the data collected by volunteers.
• Quality marine-based education programs for local communities.
• Meaningful participation by local communities in the promotion and maintenance of coral reefs through Reef Check Australia programs or use of the database.
• Promotion of the sustainable use of coral reefs through partnerships with governments, researchers, businesses and community groups.
• Raising public awareness of the economic, ecological and social value of coral reefs.
• Promotion of the Reef Check Australia brand.
• Financial sustainability of Reef Check Australia.