Join Operation Crayweed and Patagonia for a hands-on ocean adventure celebrating the hidden underwater forest at Freshwater Beach.

You will discover what kelp is, what happened to the kelp we call crayweed, and how scientists and community members are working together to bring it back.

Then - choose your own adventure.

Prefer dry land? Settle in for a morning of story-sharing and ocean wisdom. We’ll demystify the difference between kelp and seagrass, explore the creatures that call crayweed home, and uncover the secrets of the rocky reef ecosystem.

Keen to get into the water? Grab your mask and snorkel and join our scientists for a guided hunt for crayweed. Don’t forget your snorkelling gear!

You’ll help log GPS points to build a community-made map of Freshwater’s underwater forests, to track our restoration progress. 

Plus: A Crayweed Photo Challenge!

Help us give crayweed the “cool-kid” status it deserves. Bring your camera along! Using props or pure imagination, snap a standout crayweed photo with your own clever tagline. The most creative entry wins a free Operation Crayweed T-shirt.