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.
Teachers’ Coral Reef Study Tour 2024
The Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour is an educational initiative of the LIRRF. Secondary...
LIRRF Newsletter – May 2024
We’re delighted to share our latest newsletter with you – however, it comes with a warning....
Devastating coral bleaching in 2024
The fifth mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in the past eight years was declared in...
Applications now open for Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour 2024
Are you passionate about teaching science and engaging your students with issues around climate...
Crown-of-Thorns Starfish outbreaks and their control
In 2014, as part of their 50th Anniversary Commemorative Giving Program, The Ian Potter Foundation...
Understanding water flow at ecological scales
The following report is by PhD candidate Casey Bowden, a researcher at the Reef Function Hub,...
Fellowships awarded for 2024
This year, the Foundation and its supporters are funding six new fellowships for research starting...
LIRRF Newsletter – December 2023
This time of year is a most inspiring - and worrying – time for reef observers. Inspiring as...
Celebrating 50 years of research on Lizard Island
This 5 minutes video gives a wonderful snapshot of how the Station was founded and what makes it...
Lifetime Achievement Award
At the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation 50th Anniversary dinner, Dr Anne Hoggett AM and Dr...
Video Highlights of the Study Tour 2023
The second Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour (LICRST) took place in October 2023. Sixteen...
Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour 2023
The second Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour (LICRST) took place in October 2023, generously...
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?
Contact
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Lizard Island Research Station
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Weather & Ocean Observations
Latest Lizard Island Weather & Oceanic Observations from the AIMS Data Centre
We acknowledge Dingaal and Ngurrumungu Traditional Owners of the lands, seas and skies of the Lizard Island region.