The Xanthe Project

$1 MILLION BY 2032

Established to celebrate SARAH & SEBASTIAN's ten year anniversary, the Xanthe Project looks ahead to the next decade, which is critical for the protection of our oceans. Through product sales, sponsorships and ongoing donations it supports nonprofit organisations across policy change, entrepreneurship, education and research. The name “Xanthe” is inspired by “zooxanthellae,” organisms that live symbiotically with coral, helping it thrive. In parallel, our mission at SARAH & SEBASTIAN is to support and sustain ocean health.

To date, the Xanthe Project has contributed over $500,00 to its partners.

NATURE LAW PETITION

Our petition has now closed and will be delivered on Wednesday, 22nd October to the Federal Environment Minister, Murray Watt, calling for urgent, comprehensive reform of our national nature laws.

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OUR IMPACT

In just over three years, The Xanthe Project has taken bold, intentional action to deepen our connection with community, partners, and the ocean, driving impactful conservation initiatives, inspiring advocacy, and reaching a major milestone in our decade-long pledge.

2024 Impact Report

2025 Impact Report

Our mission, to inspire wonder for the ocean and advocacy for its protection.

NOW YOU SEE ME

The Xanthe Project fosters creative pursuits to deepen connection to the marine world, including the film series NOW YOU SEE ME. The collection of short films, created in collaboration with our Creative Director Sarah Gittoes and filmmaker Alice Wesley-Smith raises awareness of the challenges facing Australia’s most endangered marine life and ecosystems.

Films in the Series

NINGALOO'S NURSERY Great Southern Reef Sharks & Rays The Reef Australian Sea Lions

Our Partners

The Xanthe Project is proud to support five Australian nonprofit organisations across policy change, entrepreneurship, education and research. Read more about our partners below.

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The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is Australia’s leading national charity dedicated solely to protecting ocean wildlife. SARAH & SEBASTIAN is a long-term partner of AMCS, providing ongoing support and collaborating on initiatives to advocate for ocean protection and species conservation.

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The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) is a leading research institution dedicated to understanding marine and Antarctic environments. SARAH & SEBASTIAN supports IMAS’s critical scientific work by funding Great Southern Reef expeditions that generate vital data and help train the next generation of marine scientists.

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The Coral Sea Foundation’s Sea Women of the Great Barrier Reef program focuses on empowering and training indigenous women in marine skills to support their involvement in marine management and protection of traditional Sea Country.

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Operation Crayweed is a Sydney Institute of Marine Science project dedicated to restoring vital marine habitats along Sydney’s coastline. Through large-scale replanting of crayweed, a type of underwater kelp forest, the program is bringing back lost ecosystems, improving biodiversity, and helping marine life thrive once again.

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Take 3 for the Sea is an environmental organization that advocates for a simple action to reduce plastic pollution: taking three pieces of rubbish with you whenever you leave a waterway or beach. SARAH & SEBASTIAN actively champions their mission, encouraging its team and community to participate in clean-up efforts for healthier oceans.