Patagonia to Bring Ocean Activists Together to Protect Australia's Ocean for Good

Nov 2

Three free jam-packed events to take place in November featuring conversations, musical performances and film screenings.

Australia was once a global champion of ocean conservation. In 2012 its network of marine protected areas covered over 3,000,000 square kilometres of ocean, but after suffering the largest wind back of marine protection in history in 2018, it's time to set things right.

Organised by Patagonia, the free events will travel to Melbourne, Sydney and Byron Bay between 8-12 November. Expect in-conversations with leading climate activists, live music and special screenings of acclaimed short-films focused on ocean protection and climate solutions.

Aimed at activating surf and coastal communities to take steps to protect the nation’s amazing marine ecosystems, the three events will be hosted by surfer and Patagonia Global Sport Activist Dave Rastovich, alongside ocean-loving friends including co-founder of Surfers for Climate Belinda Baggs, climate activist Tishiko King, Dr Simon Bradshaw from the Climate Council, and many more.

The film line-up will include a special premiere screening of a new short film showcasing Lorde Howe Island Marine Park, presented by The Waterpeople’s Lauren L. Hill, and ‘In The Family of Things’ by Nathan Oldfield with a live score, before unmissable music acts.

SAVE THE DATE: PROTECT AUSTRALIA’S OCEAN FOR GOOD

Sunday, November 12th, 4:00-6:30pm, Byron Community Centre, Bundjalung Country / Byron Bay, NSW

The three flagship events will be followed by in-store and festival events throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia in early 2024.

For more information visit www.patagonia.com.au/ocean