Ten different species of clownfish (technically Anemonefish) on a single dive trip aboard the MV Taka Liveaboard in the Solomon Islands. How many of Nemo’s cousins can you name?
CoralWatch is a citizen science initiative using a colour-coded chart to help users to survey coral reefs and detect coral bleaching in its early stages. Simple to use … watch the video … order your own CoralWatch Chart
With virtually no damage to the reef from the coral bleaching event further north, business is booming for sustainable Whitsundays operators.
“So far this season, we have had more successful swims with the whales than ever before – it seems there are more whales and calves around for this time of the season – and they seem more curious as well” – Diveplanit reports with pix and video.
Huon and the DPI are planning a fish farm right next to Broughton Island at Port Stephens – with no Environmental Impact Assessment on the local marine fauna and the tourism industry that depends on it.
Between May and July each year thousands of giant cuttlefish choose a remote patch of coastline between False Bay and Fitzgerald Bay near Whyalla, South Australia to aggregate and spawn. It’s estimated that this year between 150,000 and 200,000 individuals are present right now.
In its report: ‘Toxic tide: the threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia’ published April 2016 by the Senate, every major point that environmental groups raised was assessed. The findings back the call for action on marine plastic with 23 very specific recommendations
With increasing populations using increasing amounts of plastic – a material with a 2% recycling rate – we need to reduce our use of single use plastics in particular. Here are six simple actions that don’t require a lifestyle change.
From pilot to preservationist, Peter Gash has transformed a deserted mine site into an eco resort that gifts guests with a love for the marine environment and a desire to protect it.
Cleo was born at Reef HQ – the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville. Cleo’s Mum is a leopard shark called Leonie, and here’s the surprise: Cleo doesn’t have a father.
