Eco Barge CleanSeas

18/06/2026

Reminder: Get your tickets for Between the Tides!

Eco Barge is excited to be hosting a stall at the upcoming Between the Tides Festival with , where we'll be showcasing our marine debris recycling program and offering a hands-on opportunity to create art from recycled materials.

📅 Saturday, 4th July
⏰ Gates open at 2pm
📍 Airlie Beach Foreshore
🎫 Get your tickets through
https://qldmusictrails.com/events/between-the-tides/

Come along and discover what goes into recycling marine debris, learn about its impact on our environment, and get creative by transforming recovered materials into something beautiful right there on site.

We can't wait to see you there!

17/06/2026

All in a day's work at Eco Barge 💪⁠
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Our volunteers were hard at work in everything from caring for our sea turtles to deep cleaning the rescue centre to gardening to transforming plastics to designing educational posters, and more!⁠
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Interested in joining us? Sign-up to volunteer at www.ecobargecleanseas.org.au/volunteer/
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16/06/2026

Happy World Sea Turtle Day!

🐢 There are so many ways to help our turtles this World Sea Turtle Day.⁠
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Whether you choose to:⁠
💚 Make a one-off donation⁠
💚 Become a regular supporter⁠
💚 Donate your returns through Containers for Change⁠
💚 Leave a gift in your will⁠
💚 Make a pledge through 1% For the Planet⁠
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Every action helps provide lifesaving care for sea turtles in rehabilitation.⁠
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This fiscal year alone we've cared for 30 sea turtles, and your support helps cover essential costs like food, treatment and rehabilitation.⁠
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Plus, donations over $2 are tax deductible before June 30.
Head to www.ecobargecleanseas.org.au/donate/ to learn more.⁠
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Together, we can give more turtles the chance to return home to the ocean.⁠
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10/06/2026

💚 Wondering where your donation goes?

Every dollar donated to Eco Barge Clean Seas goes directly towards caring for sea turtles in rehabilitation, removing marine debris, recycling plastics, restoring ecosystems and bringing together our community to make a positive impact for our marine life.

Your support helps provide:
🐢 Fresh food and nutrition for our sea turtles in care
🐢 Medication and diagnostics
🐢 Ongoing essential operational costs
🐢 Coordination of twice daily care from our dedicated team of volunteers

With nearly $600 spent each week on food alone, every contribution makes a real impact.

EOFY is the perfect opportunity to support local wildlife while receiving a tax deduction for your donation.

Donate before June 30 and help us continue giving turtles a second chance.

www.ecobargecleanseas.org.au/donate/

09/06/2026

🎶🌿 Looking for an unforgettable weekend in the Whitsundays?

Flametree Gathering 2026 is set to bring together incredible live music, camping, local food, markets, wellness experiences and a welcoming community atmosphere at beautiful Lake Proserpine.

We're grateful to be part of this fantastic event, helping connect people with the importance of protecting our marine environment.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets are now on sale!

📅 21–23 August 2026
📍 Lake Proserpine

Gather your friends, secure your tickets, and get ready for a weekend of music, connection and good vibes—all while supporting Eco Barge Clean Seas 💙

Get your tickets today!

05/06/2026

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05/06/2026

🐢 EOFY is here – and our turtles need your help.

So far this financial year, we've cared for 30 sea turtles, providing rehabilitation, medication, food, and ongoing support until they're ready to return to the ocean.

Did you know we spend almost $600 every week on food alone for the turtles in our care?

Every donation made before end of June helps provide the care these incredible animals need and is tax deductible.

When you donate to Eco Barge Clean Seas, you're helping rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles back into the wild.

💚 Donate before EOFY and make a difference for turtles today

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05/06/2026

Book a tour and come visit us tomorrow morning! Book at www.ecowhitsundays.com 💚💙

LAST-MINUTE AVAILABILITY

Join us tomorrow morning and meet our beautiful sea turtles in care, including the adorable Narlu 🐢💙

📅 Saturday, 6th June
⏰ 9am - 11am
🚌 Transportation included
🌱 Behind-the-scenes of local conservation work
🐢 Up close with sea turtle rescue
💙 Every tour booking directly gives back to caring for sea turtles

With five sea turtles currently in care, there's never been a better time to visit! Only a handful of spots remain, so book now and spend your Saturday morning making a difference for our local marine life. 🌊🐢

04/06/2026

📣Join us at Between the Tides 📣

Eco Barge is excited to host a stall at the upcoming Between the Tides festival through Qld Music Trails, showcasing our marine debris recycling with an opportunity to make art from recycled materials.

📅 Saturday, 4th July
⏰️Gates open at 2pm
📍Airlie Beach Foreshore
🎫Get your tickets through Qld Music Trails

Grab your tickets and join in on the fun as we walk you through what goes into recycling marine debris, and giving you the chance to build something beautiful onsite.

See you then!

03/06/2026

🌊💙 More than a tonne of marine debris removed from the Whitsundays in just one week!

Over the past week, our team completed 7 barge clean-up trips, removing an incredible 1,218 kg of marine debris from Whitsunday islands and coastlines. Combined with our other clean-up efforts, that's more than 1 tonne of marine debris removed in just seven days.

This remarkable result was made possible by 61 dedicated volunteers who generously gave their time to protect our marine environment, alongside the ongoing support of Coca-Cola Australia.

Every kilogram removed means fewer threats to marine wildlife, cleaner beaches and coastlines, and healthier habitats throughout the Whitsundays. The scale of this impact shows what can be achieved when community, volunteers, and corporate partners come together for a common purpose.

A huge thank you to every volunteer who joined us on the water and to Coca-Cola Australia for helping make these clean-up operations possible.

Together, we're creating cleaner seas, healthier ecosystems, and a brighter future for the Whitsundays. ♻️