Visitor Station and Snorkel Tours
In addition to reviving critical coral reef ecosystems, AnuBlue’s coral restoration programme provides an incredible educational platform. Our Ten Pound Bay nursery at Green Island was designed to make corals and the process of coral restoration accessible to a variety of visitors. An educational visitors station has been installed behind the beach and incorporates a wide range of information including coral anatomy, coral reef ecology, human impacts on reef ecosystems, and the process of coral restoration. The station also provides a map of the nursery area and instructions for a self-guided snorkel tour.
Just offshore, a steel table in less than 2.5 metres (8 feet) of water houses a variety of coral species, giving children and visitors who are less comfortable swimming longer distances the opportunity to see stony corals up close. The table showcases a range of coral colours and shapes and has become a popular gathering spot for several species of fish, offering a beautiful introduction to the world of coral reefs.
Further offshore, in deeper waters, our coral nurseries feature rebar domes, coral trees and suspended ropes, all designed to support the growth of different coral species before they are outplanted onto the reef. Many of our outplanted corals can also be found less than 15 metres (50 feet) from shore.
When exploring the area, please be mindful of your feet and fins, and avoid standing on or touching the reef, coral structures or nursery table.
