From growing up surrounded by turtles, dolphins and manta rays on the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, to now inspiring the next generation - Amy Gash has turned her unique childhood on Lady Elliot Island into a brand-new children’s book series, Ellie’s Reef Adventures.

The goal? To spark a love of the ocean in young readers and encourage future marine conservation.

Amy Gash from Lady Elliot Island joins the show to talk about her upbringing and life on this gorgeous island.

From growing up surrounded by turtles, dolphins and manta rays on the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, to now inspiring the next generation - Amy Gash has turned her unique childhood on Lady Elliot Island into a brand-new children&rsquo;s book series, Ellie&rsquo;s Reef Adventures.
The goal? To spark a love of the ocean in young readers and encourage future marine conservation.
Amy Gash from Lady Elliot Island joins the show to talk about her upbringing and life on this gorgeous island.

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Lady Elliot Island's Amy Gash on how her unique childhood on the reef inspired her first children's book

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Queensland’s Shark Control Program is under fire following the release of a major independent review by the Envoy Foundation. The report claims the program is relying too heavily on traditional shark fishing methods, despite years of scientific criticism and recommendations for reform.

According to the review, 87 per cent of beaches in the program still rely on a single method — shark fishing. While the report also alleges a record number of marine animals were caught last year, including whales, dolphins and turtles. The Foundation is now calling for a transition to what it describes as a modern, technology-led approach focused on non-lethal shark mitigation methods…

To find out why, Burty is joined by the Founder of the Envoy Foundation, Andre Borell.

Queensland&rsquo;s Shark Control Program is under fire following the release of a major independent review by the Envoy Foundation.&nbsp;The report claims the program is relying too heavily on traditional shark fishing methods, despite years of scientific criticism and recommendations for reform.
According to the review, 87 per cent of beaches in the program still rely on a single method &mdash; shark fishing.&nbsp;While the report also alleges a record number of marine animals were caught last year, including whales, dolphins and turtles.&nbsp;The Foundation is now calling for a transition to what it describes as a modern, technology-led approach focused on non-lethal shark mitigation methods&hellip;
To find out why, Burty is joined by the Founder of the Envoy Foundation, Andre Borell.

Is Queensland's Shark Control Program failing? Envoy Foundation founder, Andre Borell tells us more

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State

Lady Elliot Island's Amy Gash on how her unique childhood on the reef inspired her first children's book

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