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.
Familiarity, climate change and schooling
Lauren Nadler is a PhD student at James Cook University, researching schooling behaviour in coral...
Coralline algae: reef builders
Dr. Emma Kennedy is a postdoctoral researcher at Griffith University in Brisbane, and is currently...
Can We Hear the Reef Dying?
Jamie McWilliam is a PhD Student at Curtin University. He is researching reef soundscapes at the...
The Oddity Effect – Helping or Hindering Shoaling Fish?
Dom Roche is a postdoc at the University of Neuchatel in Switzerland and was the 2012 Ian Potter...
Crown-of-Thorns Starfish have many eyes but what do they see?
Ronald Petie is currently focusing his work on the Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS). Most research...
Fish with learning difficulties – are parasites the cause?
Sandra Binning is a Post-Doctoral researcher from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland and...
Damselfish promote coral health
Tory Chase is a PhD student at James Cook University. He is originally from New Hampshire and...
Can cleaner wrasse influence the battle between coral and algae on reefs?
Eva McClure is part of Dr. Lexa Grutter's lab team. Dr. Grutter of the University of Queensland,...
Fear tactics in fish
How can small reef predators be stopped from hunting baby fish? With FEAR! Fear of predation...
Cyclones and Fish Foraging Habits
Dr Andrew Hoey is investigating the impact of cyclonic disturbances on the foraging habits of...
Forams, Carbonate Sand and Reef Ecosystems
Forams (foraminifera) are single celled organisms that live in oceans worldwide. They produce...
Vinegar – controlling Crown-of-Thorns Starfish at half the cost
COTS is a global issue Massive population outbreaks of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish...
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.
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