Check out the International Youth Coastal Conference that will be held later this year in Townsville, Australia.The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef HQ) and Townsville City Council are hosting activities for the youth conference and the conference presents an opportunity for students from around the world to network and discuss coastal protection etc. IOI centres may wish to be represented. IOI centres could promote the conference and see if opportunities exist to support student delegates to attend the conference. Please contact [email protected] and [email protected] for more info on the conference activities.

Townsville will also host the International Pacific Marine Educators Conference which will precede the Youth conference.