Activities at Lizard Island Research Station

Activities at Lizard Island Research Station

Aug 25, 2022 | Bleaching, Reef condition

In this short video, shot from the Station, Anne Hoggett, LIRS Director shares her insights about bleaching over summer in the Lizard Island area and gives an update of activities at the Australian Museum’s Lizard Island Research Station (LIRS). By Dr Anne Hoggett |...
Effective Action on Climate Change – Watch Now

Effective Action on Climate Change – Watch Now

Nov 25, 2021 | Events

In a webinar hosted by LIRRF on November 23,  Professor Terry Hughes shared findings from his most recent work which sets out the scale of bleaching damage on the GBR and its implications for various reef-recovery proposals.  Terry is the former Director the ARC...
Climate Change Briefing – Watch Now

Climate Change Briefing – Watch Now

Oct 20, 2021 | Events

On Tuesday October 19, 2021 the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation hosted an informative and engaging webinar with leading Australian climate change scientist Professor Lesley Hughes. A highly regarded communicator on climate change issues, Lesley shared her...
The rise and fall of turf-algae empires

The rise and fall of turf-algae empires

Jul 26, 2021 | Fellowships, Reef condition

How will the abundance and diversity of life respond to the overall declining health of the Great Barrier Reef? The drivers of abundance and diversity are complex. They include the availability of food, the availability of shelter, and access to the services provided...