This morning, Peter Ridd’s legal team will be asking the High Court to hear his appeal against his sacking by James Cook University. The High Court does not agree to hear most cases. They consider cases that have a wider legal implication. His … [Read more...] about Fly-Past Coral Surveys, And
Naming a First Old Porites, Craig
Knowing the truth has always been a challenge requiring an amount of discipline. And it is getting that much harder in this age of disinformation. How can we distinguish reality from fantasy, truth from propaganda? Science used to be so … [Read more...] about Naming a First Old Porites, Craig
Tarenorerer, Another Warrior
I went to my favourite local bookshop last week (River Read) looking to be entertained and distracted. I settled on an historical romance. I chose ‘The Burning Island’ by Jock Serong, published just last September. After reading the back cover … [Read more...] about Tarenorerer, Another Warrior
Measuring Old Corals & Coral Reefs (Part 2)
Late last year, I went on an expedition in search of a type of very old coral known as massive Porites. Stuart, Shaun and I dived five very different coral reefs between Cairns and Townsville. The first was an inshore fringing coral reef to the … [Read more...] about Measuring Old Corals & Coral Reefs (Part 2)
Best wishes, for the New Year
I received the most delightful Christmas present: a poetry book published 7 years ago by Christian Bartholomew Wright. I am not usually big on possessions — but books: I hoard them. A problem is that my whole life I have moved every so many … [Read more...] about Best wishes, for the New Year
Reef Heresy? And the Importance of Asking Questions
I am so privileged to have written the introduction to Peter Ridd’s new book, ‘Reef Heresy?’. In it I explain that it is of great concern to both Peter, and myself, that those who claim the Great Barrier Reef to be in terminal decline are so … [Read more...] about Reef Heresy? And the Importance of Asking Questions
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
