The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have been tasked with reporting on the state of the corals and coral cover. They surveyed John Brewer Reef in March, made no mention of any coral bleaching in their report, and stated coral cover to … [Read more...] about Leonard Lim’s Exquisite Photography of John Brewer Reef
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Selling the Dying Great Barrier Reef
It comes and goes from the news cycle – the Great Barrier Reef. We are sure to read more about 'restoration' efforts over the next few years as the new A$1 billon in government funding is shared out. I penned the following article for The … [Read more...] about Selling the Dying Great Barrier Reef
Knowing All the Species of Coral at Pixie Reef
Everyone loves the Great Barrier Reef, particularly its corals. Everyone knows that a reef has different species of coral. But how many species should an average inshore reef have? How many corals are there at Pixie Reef, which is so close to the … [Read more...] about Knowing All the Species of Coral at Pixie Reef
Pixie Reef Data Page 2021
Data from the following transect photographs will be quantified and eventually graphed. But it is also possible for the curious to examine the 360 photographs individually and draw their own conclusions about the overall state of this coral reef, and … [Read more...] about Pixie Reef Data Page 2021
Myrmidon Reef Data Page
THIS WEBPAGE IS A DRAFT/UNDER CONSTRUCTION Myrmidon is an ancient and detached coral reef that juts out into the Pacific Ocean on the eastern edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Myrmidon has been surveyed by The Australian Institute of Marine … [Read more...] about Myrmidon Reef Data Page
Pixie Reef Data Page 2020
Pixie Reef, just to the north-east of Cairns, is an inshore platform reef with a front which is exposed to prevailing winds, and a lee side with a lagoon and channels. I was at this reef on 25th November 2020 in the back lagoon, searching for a … [Read more...] about Pixie Reef Data Page 2020