Ocean Lovers Festival 2026 | SEA THE WEED

OCEAN LOVERS FESTIVAL | Sea the Weed

Sea the Weed sunrise ceremony, science, snorkelling.

One long song.

Join the AIME Team at our Head Office - the ocean!

Be grounded with a special Sunrise Ceremony.

Be guided by expert divers as you discover the scientific wonder of Phyllospora Comosa (Crayweed), a remarkable ocean species sucking carbon & providing a home for thousands of unique epifauna.

This is a once in a lifetime experience that'll energise you to see a new world of possibilities in the face of our current climate quagmire.

Sea The Weed is a 10 year project inviting organisations to come back in relation with the ocean.

WHEN: 6am - 8am Friday, April 24 2026

WHERE: Ray O'Keefe Reserve, North Bondi

THE SESSION INCLUDES:

• 6am - Sunrise Ceremony with Indigenous systems guides by Uncle Dean Kelly

• 6.30am - Marine science with Operation Crayweed (UNSW)

• 7am - Swimming with Crayweed, guided experienced experts. *fins & snorkels provided

Help Us Improve Ocean Lovers Festival

As part of Ocean Lovers Festival, we invite attendees to complete a short survey following selected events. Your feedback helps us understand the impact of the festival, improve future programming, and demonstrate the value of community-led ocean education and conservation initiatives. All responses are anonymous and take less than two minutes to complete. Thank you for helping us continue to grow this movement for our ocean.

The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia's largest Cultural and Science Celebration for the Ocean. It is an annual celebration of discovery, action and fun, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the ocean. Be inspired and entertained with art, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Visit our website for more information.