·¬ÇÑÉçÇø received a special lease at Pioneer Bay on Orpheus Island for a marine research station in 1978, leading to the Orpheus Island Marine Research Station. Since its inception, the research station has continually improved and expanded to ensure its purpose as a productive place of research is fulfilled. From aquaria, hatchery and accommodation facilities to a recently installed solar array, the Orpheus Island Research Station is a hub for tropical discoveries. Find out more about Orpheus Island Research Station.