GREAT BARRIER REEF Top Stories

Coral reef scientist receives royal honour2018-06-23
Public Technologies: In 2015 and 2016, Professor Hughes led teams of scientists who conducted aerial and underwater surveys across 2,300 kms of the Great Barrier Reef, documenting the severity of bleaching caused by global warming. Credit: ARCCentre of Excellence for Coral Reef...
More funding for Queensland conservation councils2018-06-23
Public Technologies: Important environmental protection work will be boosted throughout Queensland, with the Palaszczuk Government committing $840,000 to conservation councils. Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch said this funding, over the next five...
Coral reef ‘oases’ that thrive amid threats give hope for conservation2018-06-22
Mongabay: Amid all the gloomy news about coral reefs from around the world, a glimmer of hope has emerged: scientists have identified coral reef “oases” that are flourishing despite threats. From mass bleaching events caused by a climate...
Judges announced for 2018 Cossack Art Awards2018-06-22
Public Technologies: City of KarrathaMayorPeterLong said he was very pleased with the choice of judges for the 2018 awards, noting they were each talented and capable individuals who fit well with the continued growth and development of the Award itself and the impressive...
Aussie state injects more funds to ward off shark attacks at popular beaches2018-06-21
Xinhua: SYDNEY, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Australia'sQueensland state has injected more than 2 million Australian dollars (1.47 million U.S. dollars) of new funding to deter shark attacks at its most popular beaches and continue to save...
Great Barrier Reef resorts one step closer to $25 million facelift2018-06-21
Public Technologies: The Palaszczuk Government's $25 million investment to rejuvenate Queensland's Great Barrier ReefIsland resorts is underway, with applications for a new infrastructure fund set to open on August 1. TourismIndustryDevelopment MinisterKate Jones said the...
About 50% of the world’s coral reefs have died. Without protection from reefs, coastal cities will see skyrocketing flood damage, a new study says.2018-06-20
Business Insider: Without reefs to buffer some of the storm surge, Hurricane Irma's damage to Florida and the Caribbean would have been even worse. On September 10, 2017, Hurricane Irma slammed into the Florida Keys, whipping islands with 130-mph winds and bringing surging...
Sharing knowledge to protect the Reef2018-06-20
Public Technologies: News release | 20-Jun-2018 Queensland government staff have held a joint workshop with marine scientists in Townsville to share knowledge and techniques for reducing nutrient and pesticide runoff into North Queensland waterways. Department of Agriculture and...
Senate to probe Great Barrier Reef grant of $444m to small charity2018-06-20
The Guardian: Inquiry will look at what the Great Barrier ReefFoundation is capable of delivering...
Queensland hosts national carbon farming forum2018-06-20
Public Technologies: The benefits of carbon farming in reducing emissions and tackling climate change are being discussed today at a forum in Brisbane. Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch today opened the Second Carbon Farming IndustryForum, where...
Plastic bag ban already underway in Woolworths2018-06-20
Public Technologies: Queenslanders understand how important our environment is, and with now only 11 days to go until the Palaszczuk Government's plastic bag ban comes into effect, Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch said it was great to see stores,...