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‘Our marine world is a precious gift. A gift from nature that sustains all life on this planet.’

– Valerie Taylor AM

Vision

CollaborOCEANS brings ‘creatives’ together from all industries as a collective inspiration of action to protect the natural beauty of our marine life, reefs and oceans.

Mission

We aim to elevate collective marine conservation through artistic ‘inspirations’

What is CollaborOCEANS?

Our blue planet is magnificent with its diverse marine life and CollaborOCEANS is raising awareness with ‘creatives’ who are passionate about ocean conservation. CollaborOCEANS Patrons and Ambassadors ‘creatively’ drive our efforts for ocean action. We work together and enjoy this artistic approach to conservation through hosting exhibitions, special events and campaigns – We are ‘better together!’

History

CollaborOCEANS is an Australian based, globally operating ‘creatives’ business with a focus on promoting ocean conservation beauty and action with exhibitions, special campaigns and events in both Sydney, and Los Angeles.

Founded in 2020, with the first Souls of the Seas Exhibition – ‘Empowering’ – which was held in one of the stunning bays of Mosman in Sydney, Australia it has gone onto curating a world-class artistic show called -’Kingdom of Coral’ – on the Sails of the Sydney Opera House for World Ocean Day 2021.

The team at CollaborOCEANS are connected to incredibly talented people who are passionate about ocean and marine life conservation. Globally recognised conservationist Valerie Taylor AM became our Exhibition Patron in 2020, followed by Youth Patron Olympic Diver Sam Fricker, and our Science Patron Prof. Chris Turney. We are proud of our Ambassadors who make up a diverse range of ‘industries’ – Including Multi-Award winning marine photographer Charlotte Piho, Australian Cubism Artist who is successfully based in Los Angeles James Peter Henry, Ethical and Sustainable Children’s Education Swimwear Founder Courtney Purcell, Internationally Acclaimed Multi-Award winning ocean and nature photographer Craig Parry and Archibald 2022 Prize Winner Sydney based Koori Artist Blak Douglas.

We look forward to continually collaborating with all of our Patrons, Ambassadors and Creatives.

World Ocean Day 2021 CollaborOCEANS ‘Kingdom of Coral’ Exhibition on the ‘Sails of the Sydney Opera House

Pioneering marine conservationist and global icon Valerie Taylor AM, who is known more in front of a camera, then behind a paint brush led the lighting up of the ‘Sails’ of the Opera House with a Joint Exhibition with abstract artist Timothy Johnston. Their desire in showcasing a range of artists brought together ‘creatives’ from across the world to artistically collaborate on the ‘Sails.’ Valerie had the opportunity to reveal her beautiful talent with her whimsically marine underwater illustrations, depicting an adventurous ‘Mermaid’ named Melody who is a marine life guardian. A fitting message for our times.

Collaboration with Courtney Purcell Founder of Sea Glory Swim.

In 2021, CollaborOCEANS collaborated on a collection with Courtney Purcell Founder of Sea Glory Swim with our Exhibit Patron Valerie Taylor AM. The collection featured the stunning illustrations from her children’s book ‘Melody the Mermaid’ based on Valerie’s own real life ocean adventures. Timothy Johnston, Founder of CollaborOCEANS collaborated with Valerie and Courtney to create the children’s ethical swimwear range called – ‘Valerie’- which can be viewed here on www.seagloryswim.com

Swim 4A Fish ©

Established in 2021 by Timothy Johnston Swim 4A Fish is a homegrown initiative responding to the critical need for ocean action for endangered marine species.

20 volunteer swimmers from the ‘Bold and the Beautiful Swim Squad Manly’ took up the challenge and swam for the World First Conservation Shark Recovery Program for the NSW/OLD Leopard Shark with world renown environmental organisation – Conservation International and its Shark Recovery Goal Partner Star Project. The target financial goal was raised, which kick started a successful story of seeing Australia’s Leopard Shark begin its conservation journey of recovery.