OLD DOG, NEW TRIPS
Eye to Eye is the culmination of John and Linda
Rumney's 30 years of extensive experience living
and working on the Great Barrier Reef.
John, founder and former manager of the
adventure dive and scientific research vessel
Undersea Explorer, brings his interpretive and
photographic skills, comprehensive ecological
knowledge, nautical expertise, and contagious
enthusiasm to every charter
Though atypical for conservationists,
John and Linda's experiences with the
reef began as commercial fishermen.
After years diving and learning about
this environment they became first-hand
witnesses to the negative impacts of
human activities and climate change. In
John's words "The more fish I saw
disappearing, the more moved I felt to
do something about it." This
motivated the Rumneys to embark on a new
career, with the primary goal to protect
the sea they had grown to love. John has
since belonged to many different
conservation projects and councils,
consulted for Climate Change panels, and
worked alongside and featured in many
environmental TV programs and
documentaries (including the Discovery
Channel, VOX TV, National Geographic,
ZDF, Stern, Channel 10 news, and 60
minutes)."
The Rumney family and their team of
dedicated guides would like to extend
their passion for the underwater world
to anyone who wants to be involved. By
joining Eye to Eye, you will benefit
from local knowledge and experience,
visit the optimal spots for each day
(ensuring the best conditions and
seasonal highlights), experience a
positive and educational approach and be
assured that your trip has minimal
impacts on the environment.
Every trip we run provides free space to
researchers in the belief that Research
= Awareness = Conservation and
Sustainable Management
