Fathoming the Abrolhos: An Underwater Exploration
Location
17 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie / Karlkurla
Dates
Dates
Saturday 9 March 2024 – Sunday 26 May 2024
Tickets
Free exhibition
A photography exhibition showcasing the diverse beauty of the Houtman Abrolhos islands.
Known for its crystal blue waters and an abundance of sea life the Houtman Abrolhos islands are located off the coast of Geraldton. Come and explore stunning photographs by local photographer and marine advocate, Graeme Gunness.
The Houtman Abrolhos islands are at a crucial juncture where the competing interests of conservation, tourism, commercial fishing, and recreational fishing are being openly debated. This exhibition aims to raise awareness of this diverse, unique, and valuable ecological system in Western Australia.
For local couple Graeme and Ann Gunness, it's more than just an exhibition, it's a shared outcome of a deep love for the Abrolhos Islands. They hope that through efforts like this exhibition, measures can be introduced to ensure the ecology of the Abrolhos islands is maintained for future generations.
Special event
Behind the lens: The Houtman Abrolhos Underwater
Join us in a special event to hear from Geraldton underwater photographers and marine advocates, Graeme and Ann Gunness, as they discuss life underwater in The Houtman Abrolhos featured in our new exhibition Fathoming the Abrolhos: An Underwater Exploration.
- Light refreshments provided.
- Wednesday 17 April, 5.30pm – 7pm
- RSVP here
Image | Photographer: Graeme Gunness
![An underwater shot of reef on the Abrolhos showing a close up of an orange-pink sea anemone with green-tipped tentacles](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2023-11/20200430-Fathoming_the_Abrholis_Goldfields_Hero_Image_G_gunness_1.jpg?itok=F3jaqQBr)
![An underwater shot of reef on the Abrolhos showing a school of fish swimming through vividly blue water over green reef](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2023-11/20200608-Fathoming_the_Abrholis_Goldfields_Hero_Image_G_gunness_6.jpg?itok=NPhZSDQ4)
![An underwater shot of reef on the Abrolhos showing brightly coloured assorted corals and reefs in a small patch on a white sandy ocean bottom](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2023-11/20200928-Fathoming_the_Abrholis_Goldfields_Hero_Image_G_gunness_5.jpg?itok=GPpG3fC4)
![An underwater shot of reef on the Abrolhos showing a close up of a leafy sea coral with leafy green and dark blue tendrils and yellow tips](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2023-11/20201009-Fathoming_the_Abrholis_Goldfields_Hero_Image_G_gunness_13.jpg?itok=V-2gnv87)
![An underwater shot of reef on the Abrolhos showing a close up of a coral with small bulb-like arms patterned with stripes and tiny pink-tipped heads](/sites/default/files/styles/max_size/public/2023-11/20210118-Fathoming_the_Abrholis_Goldfields_Hero_Image_G_gunness_4.jpg?itok=fCGh5R9X)