Conservation

Partnerships

We choose sustainable tourism partners on the Gold Coast and beyond with the same care we take around wildlife. This is part of our conservation commitment.

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Sustainable tourism partners on the Gold Coast

We team up with brands that share our commitment to sustainability and quality. From top of range gear suppliers to fair trade uniform and merchandise providers, our partnerships help us operate responsibly while delivering top notch experiences. Together, we aim to inspire ocean conservation through every part of our tours.

What we look for in a partner

  • Quality that lasts. The gear we provide is bought from reputable, high quality brands to ensure longevity, so less of it is thrown away.
  • Fair trade and recycled materials. All crew uniforms are made from recycled materials and are fair trade certified.
  • A plan for the end of life. When our wetsuits wear out, we give them back to brands that recycle the rubber.
  • A shared commitment. Partners should care about the ocean as much as we do.

Who we work with

We are proud of the brands and groups behind our tours and will name them here To confirm with Lachy: partner names and logos. To confirm with Lachy: gear, uniform and wetsuit recycling brand names, and may we name them

Partners in research

On the science side, we share data with two citizen science projects named on our site: Happywhale, which receives humpback tail photos taken by our guests, and Leopard Sharks Wildbook, which collects leopard shark data for the east coast of Australia. More on research and citizen science.

How our partnerships show up on your tour

You will see the results of these partnerships throughout your day. On the swim with whales tour, you are fitted with top of the range swim and snorkel gear, including mask, snorkel, fins and super warm wetsuits, and reef safe sunscreen is provided. The crew who look after you wear recycled, fair trade uniforms. And the gear you use today is chosen to last, then recycled when it cannot be used any more.

Work with us

If your business shares these values and you would like to talk about working together, please get in touch. You can also read our eco credentials to see the standards we hold ourselves to.

@cooly.eco.adventures

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  • Green sea turtle swimming over the reef at Cook Island
  • Wobbegong shark resting on the reef
  • Snorkeller with a sea turtle at Cook Island
  • Dolphins swimming underwater off the Gold Coast

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