There is lots to learn about why Long Reef Aquatic Reserve is a special place.
Why is Long Reef an aquatic reserve?
Long Reef was declared an aquatic reserve in 1980 and was the first reserve in NSW. It’s a unique and special place for many reasons and it’s everyone’s responsibility to help look after it.
Explore more of the awesome animals and plants that live at Long Reef. Do you have a favourite? Which one’s can survive out of the water and why? How many different shapes and colours can be found in a rock pool?
Congratulations to all the kids who entered our colouring competition held during June and July in 2020. Everyone created amazing and colourful masterpieces and had fantastic ideas for protecting Long Reef Aquatic Reserve into the future. We know that the aquatic reserve will be in good hands with you all looking after it!
We hope you had fun learning about Long Reef Aquatic Reserve, the creatures that call it home and helping us celebrate the 40th anniversary of the aquatic reserve.
All of the entries were a very high standard and so it was a tough decision for our three judges. We’re excited to announce our winners in each age category:
4 – 6 years
7 – 9 years
10 – 12 years
Winners were notified by email on 31 July 2020.