If you believe reports in mainstream media you’d think that the Great Barrier Reef is dead. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth, especially on the Far Northern Reefs which are alive and well, offering some of the best adventure diving in the world.
Do sharks have friends? Associate Professor Culum Brown used acoustic tagging and underwater receivers to study the behaviour of sharks in Jervis Bay. His findings were published in The Lighthouse, Macquarie University’s online news platform.
Do fish have feelings? Do fish feel pain? These are questions widely debated/argued between divers and recreational fishermen, fish-eaters and vegetarians. Science say yes.
Alice Forrest has spent much of the past few years on some of the world’s most remote islands researching Plastic Pollution in the South Pacific – specifically the amount of plastic found in commonly eaten fish. Alice’s findings have just been published, and the results are alarming.
The Fijians seem to have a way with sharks, a profound mutual respect, which is perhaps what makes their shark diving in Fiji so popular.
Renowned marine conservationist Valerie Taylor has launch a beautifully illustrated children’s book called Melody the Mermaid.
In a world-first, Seychelles marine reserve will protect large swathes of the Indian Ocean and clear some of its national debt in the process.
Around the world, many coral reef restoration projects have been established. Check our list of projects to find one near you and find out how to help.
The Reef Restoration Foundation – a new project which aims to grow resilient corals to regenerate the Great Barrier Reef.
Kingfish Great Escape: 20,000 ravenous kingfish were released into the Port Stephens marine park as joint venture DPI-Huon Aquaculture sea pen fails in storm
