Coffs Coast Advocate

Marine science scholar to help safeguard reef at ports

With Hay Point, Mackay and Abbott Point located on the shores of a World Heritage Area, she will study science relevant to...

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04th March 2021 12:03 AM

Amy Cantrill has received the first Bachelor of Science scholarship from a $5 million partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports and James Cook University to help safeguard the reef. Picture: James Cook University

Coral reefs bounce back from mass bleaching event

The Australian Institute of Marine Science monitored reefs between Shoalwater Bay and Agnes Water.

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04th March 2021 12:03 AM

Funds solve ‘data gap’ in vital reef monitoring program

Researchers will have a better understanding of waterway health off Carmila thanks to a DBCT program grant.

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02nd March 2021 5:03 AM

JCU TropWater scientist collecting water sample. Photo: Contributed

Keppel business to help keep Great Barrier Reef healthy

The business successfully applied to be part of a $2.3 million Federal Government program.

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23rd Feb. 2021 4:02 PM

A scuba diver swimming among coral on the Great Barrier Reef. Picture: Brendan Radke.

Farmers, graziers ‘demonised’ as reef killers, says Senator

“(Farmers have) been improving land use methods without the need for draconian new laws.”

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20th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

REVEALED: Fitzroy flunks Barrier Reef report card

The results from the report paint a daunting picture.

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17th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

With one B grade and three E’s, the Fitzroy region has flunked its report card from the Australian and Federal Government regarding water quality in the Barrier Reef. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

Take a weekend cruise to CQ’s Best Reef on the Adori

Three of the CapReef Cruise destinations out of Rosslyn were among the Top Ten Reefs list.

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15th Feb. 2021 10:02 AM

Drones used in CQ to measure key species in reef survival

Drones are being used to measure the volume of poo excreted by a creature that plays a key role in reef ecosystems.

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08th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

A drone capturing the poo excreted by sea cucumbers on the reef surrounding Heron Island. Picture: Karen Joyce

Major reef tourism operator shedding staff

A pioneering reef tourism operator today confirmed it would slash staff as the end of Jobkeeper looms with no international...

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04th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

A pioneering reef tourism operator today confirmed it would slash staff as the end of Jobkeeper looms with no international visitors on the horizon.

Proposed reef regulations may impact Burnett landowners

Local landowners are being urged to familiarise themselves with proposed reef regulations, which may impact North and South...

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28th Jan. 2021 1:01 PM

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