Welcome to Reef Recruits

We are a family partnership of marine scientists combining our scientific and practical skills to support coral reefs. Our speciality is getting new baby corals growing on damaged coral reefs that are having trouble recovering naturally.

Kerry Cameron

Kerry is a larval ecology enthusiast, with a PhD in restoration of coral reefs using larval delivery from Southern Cross University. She has a strong background in environmental policy and marine education.

Grant Cameron

Grant brings the ideal combination of know how and practical skills. He has a marine science degree from James Cook University followed by many years on boats and jobs involving design and fabrication. He’s a certified Coxswain and ADAS scientific diver.

Jim Cameron

Jim is in the first year of a Bachelor of Marine Science degree at James Cook University. He’s a keen diver and maths whiz, who has been helping out on research trips since he was 7.

Who we’re working with

In 2023, it was our privilege to work with TropWATER James Cook University to host Spawning School, a hands-on practical experience for Traditional Custodians of the Great Barrier Reef to learn the methods and techniques of raising coral larvae in a large outdoor aquarium setting. Spawning School 2023 was supported by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation through the Cairns-Port Douglas Reef Hub.

Community Day at Spawning School, a great opportunity for the participating Land & Sea Rangers to share the program with community members visiting from Yarrabah.

Check out our page on Spawning School 2023 for details, and stay tuned for spawning plans for 2024.