Long Reef Aquatic Reserve extends from Collaroy rockpools to Long Reef Surf Lifesaving Club and from mean high water out 100m to mean low water.
Long Reef was the first reserve declared in 1980 to protect marine invertebrates found on the rock platforms and subtidal marine plants and animals. In 2020 Long Reef Aquatic Reserve celebrated their 40th anniversary.
More information
The Department of Primary Industries webpage describes what you can and can't do at this aquatic reserve.
Video
This video describes the richness of Long Reef’s marine life and history and shares the importance of the location’s education, research and recreational activity. Video courtesy of NSW Department of Primary Industries
This video has a text transcript