The ocean is the beating heart of our planet, providing the air we breathe, the climate we rely on, and a source of wonder for millions. This March, the sands of Bondi Beach will once again transform into a hub of discovery, art and innovation for the 2026 Ocean Lovers Festival.
Australia’s largest Cultural and Science Celebration for the ocean
March 1 – 31 2026
Inspiring Australia NSW is proud to continue its partnership with this iconic festival, championing a program that invites the community to dive deep into the science behind the surf.
An educational half-day excursion discovering the Seabirds to Seascapes Program. This program unites three pivotal initiatives: Project Restore, The Great Big Little Penguin Count, and the Seal Survey.
This unique opportunity to explores the program’s up close, as you discover the impact of marine habitat restoration and research.
Wednesday 11, 18, 25 March 2026 | 8.30am – 12pm | Departuring from Circular Quay | Book Now
Join a tour of the Living Seawalls Fairy Bower installation located in Manly to learn how innovative habitat panels developed from 20 years of research are revitalising marine ecosystems impacted by human development.
Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 2 – 3pm | Fairy Bower Pool | Book Now
The Blue Minds Workshop engages young people in a dynamic session that transforms eco-anxiety into positive action, using storytelling, mindfulness, and real-world examples to inspire hope and empower practical change for the planet.
Saturday 21 March 2026 | 12 – 2pm | Bondi Pavilion Theatre | Book Now
Sydney Coast Hope Spot Marine BioBlitz
The Marine Bioblitz is taking place within the Sydney Coast Hope Spot, which is the coastal region from Newcastle south to Wollongong, also known as the Hawkesbury Shelf Bioregion. It is a month-long period of biological surveying that aims to record as many living species observations as possible within the region.
Keep and eye out for the Ocean Lovers Talks proudly supported by Inspiring Australia NSW. The 2026 program brings together leading marine biologists, climate innovators, and Indigenous knowledge holders to share solutions for a healthy ocean.
Inspiring Australia NSW is proud to support the Oceans Lovers Festival Talks
The ocean is the beating heart of our planet, providing the air we breathe, the climate we rely on, and a source of wonder for millions. This March, the sands of Bondi Beach will once again transform into a hub of discovery, art and innovation for the 2026 Ocean Lovers Festival.
Australia’s largest Cultural and Science Celebration for the ocean
March 1 – 31 2026
Inspiring Australia NSW is proud to continue its partnership with this iconic festival, championing a program that invites the community to dive deep into the science behind the surf.
An educational half-day excursion discovering the Seabirds to Seascapes Program. This program unites three pivotal initiatives: Project Restore, The Great Big Little Penguin Count, and the Seal Survey.
This unique opportunity to explores the program’s up close, as you discover the impact of marine habitat restoration and research.
Wednesday 11, 18, 25 March 2026 | 8.30am – 12pm | Departuring from Circular Quay | Book Now
Join a tour of the Living Seawalls Fairy Bower installation located in Manly to learn how innovative habitat panels developed from 20 years of research are revitalising marine ecosystems impacted by human development.
Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 2 – 3pm | Fairy Bower Pool | Book Now
The Blue Minds Workshop engages young people in a dynamic session that transforms eco-anxiety into positive action, using storytelling, mindfulness, and real-world examples to inspire hope and empower practical change for the planet.
Saturday 21 March 2026 | 12 – 2pm | Bondi Pavilion Theatre | Book Now
Sydney Coast Hope Spot Marine BioBlitz
The Marine Bioblitz is taking place within the Sydney Coast Hope Spot, which is the coastal region from Newcastle south to Wollongong, also known as the Hawkesbury Shelf Bioregion. It is a month-long period of biological surveying that aims to record as many living species observations as possible within the region.
Check out the full program and dive into discovery, action and fun in 2026!
Keep and eye out for the Ocean Lovers Talks proudly supported by Inspiring Australia NSW. The 2026 program brings together leading marine biologists, climate innovators, and Indigenous knowledge holders to share solutions for a healthy ocean.
Inspiring Australia NSW is proud to support the Oceans Lovers Festival Talks
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