May 28, 2019 | Conservation
The UN Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ( IPBES ) is completing its Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Compiled by 145 expert authors from over 50 countries with inputs from another 310...Jun 17, 2015 | Conservation, Plastic pollution
In February, the Lizard Island Research Station was part of a project that provides disenfranchised youth with an opportunity to make a difference on the Great Barrier Reef. As part of a combined community outreach and eco-tourism venture, Team Wild Yachting (a... 
Feb 23, 2015 | Conservation, Observation
Our August 2014 post on Abbot Point reported on the proposal to dump dredging spoils in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. This is an update. Adani holds a 99-year lease of the Abbot Point Coal Terminal. These Greenpeace maps (#1 & #2) indicate... 
Aug 31, 2014 | Conservation
Dredging spoils from the expansion of the Abbot Point coal loading port will be dumped in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, 20km from significant sea grass beds and 40km from mid-shelf coral reefs.** The requisite permits were issued following a period of...