Seeing Change: A photographic story from Abrolhos fishers - Geraldton Fri 30 Nov 2012 – Sun 24 Feb 2013 9:30am – 5:00pm Museum of Geraldton A fishing community’s experience of environment and social change seen through the camera lens. The Houtman Abrolhos Islands are better known as the ‘Abrolhos’. They are a group of over 120 islands about 60 kilometres off the coast of Geraldton, Western Australia. They are part of the most southerly located coral reef in the Indian Ocean which is also one of the highest latitude coral reefs in the world. The rock lobster fishery is the main fishery at the Abrolhos and started at the islands in the 1880s. Many of the families have fished at the Abrolhos for generations. Fishers have a very strong sense of identity with the industry and a strong sense of place at the Abrolhos. This exhibition focuses on the many environmental and social changes that have occurred over the last five to ten years in the rock lobster industry and the island communities. Island reflection: Abrolhos Islands Photograph by Leonie Noble Getting Here Address Museum of Geraldton 2 Museum Place, Batavia Coast Marina, Geraldton, Western Australia, 6530, Australia Phone (08) 9431 8393 By Bus The Western Australian Museum — Geraldton is located within walking distance of Chapman Rd bus-stop, which is serviced by the 501 service. Visit the PTA website for timetables. By Car Parking is available onsite. Accessibility Accessibility information about the Western Australian Museum — Geraldton can be found on the Access WA website.