<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sea Breazy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breannah Mitchell ]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:20:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Coral Bleaching Symbolically in Human terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diving done to see the Bleached Coral off Point Vernon  Hervey Bay 2024 Hello! My name is Breannah, I am an underwater filmmaker, photographer and run the Hervey Bay CoralWatch Page. Thank you for stopping by my blog. It's wonderful to see so many people, both locally and from further afield, reading the content I share. I'm excited to continue writing blogs and start creating more videos from the reefs, giving you a closer look at the incredible environment we have right on our doorstep. I...]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/understanding-coral-bleaching-symbolically-in-human-terms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f058397475e016cb9331e0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:07:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_d8bdbb25d3bb4ba4b66625a04fd054d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_877,h_658,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will you stand behind my mission?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarness Coral Reef Hervey Bay Takes a Community to Back: Although I volunteer a lot of my time to the Hervey Bay coral reefs, it’s because I truly am so passionate about them. I don’t get paid for what I do, because if your waiting to be paid nothing will change. I’m continuously thinking of ideas to connect the community and help people appreciate what we have right on our doorstep. I want to make science and the natural world easier to understand for everyone. Sometimes I do feel a weight...]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/will-you-stand-behind-my-mission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e35b983c7421ae6c1b2f6f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:05:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_df4d425cd93a40688b13cbc3144ebfd9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moreton Bay’s Lost Reefs: Coral Became Concrete (1930 - 1997)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you start to dig a little deeper into Australia’s coral history, you can’t help but pause and ask: why were beautiful coral reef systems taken and turned into concrete? Modern scuba diving and recreational snorkelling only began gaining popularity in the late 1940s and early 1950s. At the time, public awareness of coral reefs as fragile, living ecosystems was limited, and their ecological value was poorly understood. In this blog, you will learn about the Queensland Cement and Lime...]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/moreton-bay-s-lost-reefs-coral-became-concrete-1930-1997-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a0f3bbaac6e7cda9151f13</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:31:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_b9a56f044eaf47d594627970d8cbea45~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_809,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hervey Bay Scollops Fun Facts]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’ll explore surprising and lesser-known facts about scallops and discover just how important they are to Hervey Bay’s marine ecosystem.]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/hervey-bay-scollops-fun-facts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981e8aae90da4b7522e1a31</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:55:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_e86c2a55f8274773bcdb87f56e7244ea~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Documentary Corals On Your Doorstep - Hervey Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[View Corals on Your Doorstep Documentary: Corals on Your Doorstep  is a two-time award-winning documentary at the Fraser Shorts Film Festival , directed and filmed by Breannah Mitchell . Dive into the coral wonderland of Hervey Bay’s 6,500-year-old reefs stretching along the foreshore. The film follows the inspirational story of Jasper, a passionate young citizen whose deep connection to the coral reefs strengthens his bond with his late father. SYNOPSIS Along the foreshore of Hervey Bay lies...]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/behind-the-documentary-corals-on-your-doorstep-hervey-bay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697009bcee73dbf75ce0f98e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:59:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_d935d2dfe1244991ab780d22c3c67378~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Hervey Bay to the Red Sea in Israel - Remarkable Parallels Between Two Precious Reef Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research conducted in Eilat, Israel—one of the most intensively studied coral reef systems globally—provides a compelling cautionary example for Hervey Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/from-hervey-bay-to-the-red-sea-in-israel-remarkable-parallels-between-two-precious-reef-systems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e10239fb12993fbab3647</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_545c0e7fa7cf4e76a202c82ce17743b9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hervey Bay's Coral Reefs part of the Great Barrier Reef Lagoon ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the scientists who have studied the reefs here. Have you ever walked along the beaches of Hervey Bay and noticed coral washed up along the shore? ]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/hervey-bay-s-coral-reefs-part-of-the-great-barrier-reef-lagoon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696dc76e322ac077fefa0d4b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:50:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_af217ea96fbb46fabb57a8b27e1367b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What gear to use and tips to snorkel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you stuck with finding the right snorkel gear? Trust me that has been me too! Lets save you some overwhelming worry and get you into the water!]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/what-gear-should-i-use-and-tips-to-snorkel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69620c86768b848d270e5625</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:45:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_aee02ea9943b4449a80c146aca0dbeb0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to snorkel the Gables Coral Reef Point Vernon. Less than 15 metres from shore - Hervey Bay ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find the top local tips for exploring the Gables Coral Reef in Point Vernon, Hervey Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/how-to-snorkel-the-gables-coral-reef-point-vernon-less-than-15-metres-from-shore-hervey-bay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695b6f2a564ad52a9596d070</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_b0ca0248b199420a800cbc41c77ede33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How volunteering means contributing to something greater than yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-for-Profit Organisations:  Ali from Turtles in Trouble Rescue , Bianca from Parents for Climate , Breannah from Hervey Bay CoralWatch , and Yolanda from Divers for Climate . Act of love &#38; Joy My name is Breannah. I was born in Hervey Bay, and I feel lucky to call this place my home. I am passionate about many things, and a lot of those passions involve volunteering. I believe that volunteering is contributing to something greater than yourself—an act of giving without expecting anything...]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/why-i-became-a-coralwatch-ambassador-and-how-volunteering-means-contributing-to-something-greater-th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695a15de7098baf60225a760</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:11:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_93c8afe88726426f80305ec244c528a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Snorkel the Torquay Coral Reef - Hervey Bay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo by Breannah Mitchell - Torquay Coral Reef - Torquay Pier in the background Explore Hervey Bay’s 6,500-year-old coral reefs, located only 50 metres from the mainland fringing foreshore. These inshore coral reefs are a rarity for an urban city centre, stretching 15 km from Torquay to Point Vernon and including Round Island, Big Woody Island, and Little Woody Island. My Local Experience: Hi, my name is Breannah. I was born and raised in Hervey Bay, and I have been snorkelling the Hervey...]]></description><link>https://www.breannahmitchell.com.au/post/torquay-reef-hervey-bay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6958a982564ad52a9590d1c1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:37:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/063a9e_db4fe2ac03484b968d14100db53254a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Breannah Mitchell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>