Research & Stories
The LIRRF BlogOur stories explore the complexity and wonder of coral reefs through the eyes of researchers and students who are studying and observing them.
Octopus pair at Lizard Island
On our last expedition to Jiigurru (Lizard Island), we were fortunate enough to witness a pair of...
The next Crown-of-Thorns Starfish outbreak is coming
Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) are natural members of coral reef communities and their numbers...
Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour 2022
Introduction by Kate Hayward, LIRRF Chair Back in 2019, the LIRRF undertook to support and fund an...
2022 Critical Research Grant awarded
The 2022 Lizard Island Critical Research Grant has been awarded to Prof. Andrew Baird of the ARC...
Damselfishes in colour
To anybody familiar with the coral reef systems of the Great Barrier Reef and their inhabitants,...
The functioning of future coral reefs: fishes, sediments and productivity
Lizard Island epitomises the plight of Anthropocene coral reefs as it has been subjected to a...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Friday February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. With combined goals...
A tribute to Ken Coles AM
Ken Coles AM was a Trustee of the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) from 1991 to 2015...
Fellowships and grants update
No new fellowships or grants were awarded for 2021 due to severe limitations on travel caused by...
How many coral species exist at Lizard Island?
That apparently simple question is not so easy to answer. Not only are corals notoriously...
Marine pollution research
For nearly two decades, Manoela Romano de Orte has been studying the double-barreled menace of...
Effective Action on Climate Change – Watch Now
In a webinar hosted by LIRRF on November 23, Professor Terry Hughes shared findings from his most...
Coral reefs need our help
The Great Barrier Reef is a vital part of our ecosystem and a natural wonder beloved by Australians. It is a World Heritage Area that is at risk of being listed as 'in danger' in recognition of the many challenges it faces.
Science and the will for change are the only possible solutions. Our work is helping.
Will you help us?
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Weather & Ocean Observations
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