Lizard Island Research Station founder honoured

Jul 6, 2016 | Events, People

The Australian Museum Research Institute recognised Professor Frank Talbot’s achievements in the natural sciences by presenting him with the 2016 AMRI Lifetime Achievement Award. This annual award is presented to a person who has dedicated a large part of their life...

Celebrating NAIDOC 2016 at Lizard Island

Jul 6, 2016 | Events, Posts

NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society. The Dingaal Aboriginal people are the...
David Attenborough’s Reef & VR Dive

David Attenborough’s Reef & VR Dive

Mar 31, 2016 | Events

The Great Barrier Reef Virtual Reality Dive The Australian Museum is hosting a Virtual Reality Dive experience, created by Alchemy VR in conjunction with David Attenborough.  Wearing the latest VR headsets, participants are able to turn and see in every direction, as...
2016 Resort-stay prize

2016 Resort-stay prize

Dec 21, 2015 | Events

Lizard Island has only three small areas of human habitation – the Lizard Island Research Station, operated by the Australian Museum, the environmentally friendly Lizard Island Resort, operated by Delaware North and a small campground operated by Queensland...
Resuscitation for the Reef

Resuscitation for the Reef

Dec 18, 2015 | Events, Posts

This installation art by Janet Laurence is called Deep Breathing – Resuscitation for the Reef.  It reflects on marine life threatened by global warming.  Presenting life being resuscitated in a science lab, it suggests the action required, and its urgency....