The Lizard Island Research Station’s 2024 Report is available here and includes:
- 2024 in Review by outgoing LIRS Directors Dr Lyle Vail & Dr Anne Hoggett and incoming Directors Dr Emily Howells and Dr David Abrego;
- Fellowships & Grants: Detail of the 2 doctoral and 4 postdoctoral Fellowships awarded for work to commence in 2025, and detail of 3 new Critical Grants awarded;
- Projects and Equipment: Detail of projects and equipment funded in the 2024 financial year.
- Foundation: an update on the LIRRF including board changes, projects funded and new initiatives;
- Visitors in 2024: including details on scientists from 35 institutions and their various projects;
- Publications: Titles & citations of the 83 publications based on LI research that were added to the Station’s library which now houses a collection of over 2,500 LIRS publications;
- Donors: Noting our valuable Life Members and Major Supporters.
The 2024 Report provides further reinforcement to our Why Donate reasons. It shows why the Great Barrier Reef is hugely important; how science is advancing reef conservation; why LIRS is one of the world’s best facilities for field research on coral reefs; how it is nurturing marine science careers; and how every research project there inspires and engages a sense of the wonder of life.