Developed from the recognition that not everyone has equal access to our big blue back yard, Dive & Draw is an initiative giving people the opportunity to go diving in their local waters, without so much as putting on a mask and snorkel! With so much underwater wonder here in Narooma and the far south coast, we wanted everyone to be able to experience diving! This unique experience of "dry diving" uses underwater drones that live feed from unique local South Coast biodiversity habitats onto the big screen.
As a collaboration of film makers, designers, engineers and science communicators our goal is to harness the transformative power of an immersive nature and art experience to inspire positive connection (to each other and our local environment) and creativity (through play, narrative and storytelling / art).
We aim to educate about the significance of local marine life and the importance of caring for sea country by providing highly memorable and enriching experiences that combine learning with fun. Our vision is to inspire creativity, resilience, connection and self-expression through immersive art - the creative drawing and art modules are optional and can be guided by teachers in class after the live dive!
OUR FIRST DIVE & DRAW PROGRAM RAN IN JANUARY 2025
& you can now book your own experience, contact us for more details
A UNIQUE BLEND OF
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ART
We see a future where young people are educated, creative and passionate ocean advocates, supported by others to create positive change for the sea and therefore our communities through abundant fish stocks and seafood availability (food security) and clean, safe oceans to enjoy… above, below and beside!
The program uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework to underpin the workshops and focus. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At it’s heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); the Dive & Draw program is informed by the Sustainable Development Goal 14 - Life Below Water.
We hope many Dive & Draw participants go on to do great things, ranging from marine life advocacy, to sharing their art in their community and inspiring others to share an interest in the oceans, conservation, art, storytelling and science.
Dive & Draw is a program facilitated through a range of partners aimed at young people who show a basic interest in art and/or oceans, coasts and marine life. The program is the result of a unique collaboration between Catfish Creative, Submerged Entertainment Australia, Joonga Divers & The Fish Tank, Narooma.The program’s purpose is to be a mechanism for connecting like-minded young people and giving them the opportunity to create art and story that celebrates our local, biodiverse oceans and waterways of the far south coast.
Dive & Draw participants are given the opportunity to “dry dive” with a live underwater immersive experience. Dive & Draw attracts and captivates ambitious, creative kids that would like to know more about ocean life while expanding on their imaginative and creative qualities, inspired by what they see in their immersion.