Ocean art

The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) and Artistic Swimming Australia (ASA) have united in Dive into Greatness, a remarkable fusion of athleticism, artistry and conservation.

Photography by Mauceano Pictures

06 June 2024

Aimed at raising awareness for the Great Barrier Reef and corals around the world in the lead up to World Oceans Day (June 8), the event, Dive into Greatness is a collaboration between The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) off the coast of Townsville and Artistic Swimming Australia (ASA).

The event featured a breathtaking artistic swimming performance by the Australian Olympic Team, who showcased their Paris Olympics routine in front of MOUA’s stunning underwater art on John Brewer Reef in the Coral Sea.

This unique collaboration serves as a powerful visual reminder of the beauty and importance of the Great Barrier Reef – the world’s largest coral reef system and Australia’s national treasure.

The Olympic team proudly supports MOUA’s #SmallChanges campaign, which emphasises that while the Great Barrier Reef and corals around the world are in trouble, they are also resilient and worth protecting.

Each of us can help fight climate change and protect the Great Barrier Reef by making just a few #SmallChanges to our everyday lives.

The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) and Artistic Swimming Australia (ASA) have united in “Dive into Greatness”.

This unique collaboration serves as a powerful visual reminder of the beauty and importance of the Great Barrier Reef.

MOUA is a living piece of art that communicates to the people how important research is.

The support of the Australian Olympic Team is a timely reminder of the amazing things we can achieve if we work together.

The stunning coral growth on the museum’s underwater art is living proof of the reef’s resilience, and the support of the Australian Olympic Team is a timely reminder of the amazing things we can achieve if we work together as a team.

We invite everyone to come and experience the reef, learn about this natural wonder, and take collective action by making some #SmallChanges to our daily routines.

Christian Bartens, MOUA Board of Directors said, “Look at what we can achieve if we work together! Not just Olympic athletes but all of us. Just being out there on the reef with the Olympic Team has been a great inspiration.”

Marijke Frantzen, ASA Board of Directors added, “Our athletes are not just champions in the water, they are champions for the reef. Their commitment to the protection of the Great Barrier Reef is an inspiration for all of us to contribute our bit.”

Dr Katharina Fabricius, MOUA Ocean Sentinel described the initiative as a fusion of art, science and humanity, saying “MOUA is a living piece of art that communicates to the people how important research is, how important coral reefs are, and how all these aspects – art, science, humanity – can come together to protect the reef.”

moua.com.au/small-changes

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