Guano mining left Lady Elliot Island a barren wasteland. Now it’s a tropical oasis
Lady Elliot island has been rehabilitated by hand, with more than 20,000 plants. (Supplied) For thousands of years…
In 1969, an Australian pilot leased a coral island left barren by guano mining; he flew in water and native trees, his plantings began a 50-year ecological recovery | World News
Aerial view of Lady Elliot Island. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons. In 1969, when pilot Don Adams set foot…
Lady Elliot Island’s bleached coral recovers after Cyclone Alfred cools sea temperature
As Queenslanders waited for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall, its meander along the coastline brought relief to heat-stricken…
Great Barrier Reef’s long-term monitoring program celebrates 40 years
Daniela Ceccarelli is clinging to a rope with her hands above her head as she whizzes through the…
‘Systemic racism’ claims identified in buried reef authority review
An independent review into the agency tasked with protecting the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef revealed staff were…
Underwater Speakers Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Jamaica’s Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are essential for a healthy ocean and thriving fish colonies. Sadly, coral reefs are dying out…
Recreational anglers demand end to tunnel-net trials in north Queensland
Recreational fishers are demanding an end to the trial of 1.6-kilometre-long fishing nets in the Great Barrier Reef…
Ocean Census project discovers 1,121 new species of ocean life around the world in one year
Thousands of previously unknown species have been discovered lurking and thriving in our oceans, as part of a…
Coral colony discovered by mother and daughter citizen scientists could be world’s largest
Scientists have welcomed the “impressive” discovery of what is thought to be the largest coral colony on the…
‘Magical’ clip showing octopus communicating with scientist is just incredible
1. Health insurance A hospital administrator goes over insurance papers with a patient Canva It topped the list.…
Tasmanian couple takes on new adventure as caretakers of the Low Isles
The Sun has gone down and the tourists are back at their resorts, leaving Lee and Don Cameron…