You may have read the recent Great Barrier Reef Obituary which claims that ‘Climate change and ocean acidification have killed off one of the most spectacular features on the planet.’ Why do people believe it?
CoralWatch is a citizen science initiative using a colour-coded chart to help users survey the state of coral reefs – we find out how easy it is to complete a survey
Every time it rains, fine sediment and fertilisers are being washed into the waters around the Reef choking fish and coral, creating algal blooms and weakening the fragile marine ecosystem. Fortunately Greening Australia has a simple and effective solution.
The recommendations from the review into Commonwealth Marine Reserves fall short of the protection required. Add your voice to oppose the reductions before October 11 using our one-click link.
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.
