Reef Resilience Photo & Art Showcase
Celebrating South Australia's coast through summer 2026
1 January – 29 February: Photography & Art Competition
24–31 March: Event & Exhibition– Port Noarlunga Arts Centre
about the showcase
The Reef Resilience Photo and Art Showcase is a statewide summer program celebrating South Australia’s marine life and coastal environments. The Great Southern Reef Foundation is inviting divers, snorkellers, artists, and photographers to capture the stories, colour, and resilience of our temperate reefs during January and February.
The program highlights what is thriving, what is changing, and why our coast remains an incredible place to visit during the algal bloom recovery period.
how it works
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You can submit underwater images, coastal photographs, or visual artworks captured anywhere along the South Australian coastline..
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Categories will include:
Reef Resilience
Macro
Human Connection
Aerial
Metro Coast & Fleurieu Peninsula
Yorke Peninsula
Eyre Peninsula
Youth Photographer
Youth Art
Video / Short Film (5 mins max)
Open artistic
Judging takes place in early March with respected photographers, marine scientists, and artists.
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Interstate and international visitors are welcome to participate.
Youth Categories are open to 16 years and under.
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The finalist works will be showcased in a week-long exhibition at the Port Noarlunga Arts Centre, a key hub for the SA dive and arts community.
The launch night includes:
• Awards for category winners
• A short cinematic film produced in house by GSRF
• A panel discussion with divers, artists, educators, and scientists
• Live music and a chance to reconnect with the coastal community
• Teacher professional development session (4:30–5:30pm)
why get involved?
Explore and share South Australia’s incredible marine life.
Help highlight places that remain safe and rewarding to visit over summer.
Support local businesses, dive operators, and coastal communities.
Contribute to a statewide celebration of the Great Southern Reef.
Be part of a positive, community-wide response following the algal bloom.
Key Dates
Competition opens: 1 January 2026
Competition closes: 29 February 2026
Judging: Early March
Event night: 24 March 2026
Exhibition: 25–31 March 2026
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