Scientists have reported a rapid recovery in some of the coral reefs damaged by the Indian Ocean tsunami four years ago. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Reef Recovery After Tsunami
Coral Reefs
Great Barrier Reef Looking Good.
The Greens reckon the Great Barrier Reef is a casualty of Labor's lower-than-expected emissions reduction target, but for those who work among the corals, forecasts aren't so bleak. Read more here. … [Read more...] about Great Barrier Reef Looking Good.
Saving the Great Barrier Reef Again: A Note from Ian Morgan
You know there's an election around the corner in Queensland when politicians get emotional and angry about the Great Barrier Reef. The Labor Government has been in power in Queensland for the past 10 years and the previous Premier, Peter Beattie, … [Read more...] about Saving the Great Barrier Reef Again: A Note from Ian Morgan
Not Enough CO2 in Fossil Fuels to Make Oceans Acidic: A Note from Professor Plimer
In response to a question concerning the likelihood of our oceans becoming acidic from global warming Ian Plimer, University of Adelaide, has replied: THE oceans have remained alkaline during the Phanerozoic (last 540 million years) except for a … [Read more...] about Not Enough CO2 in Fossil Fuels to Make Oceans Acidic: A Note from Professor Plimer
New Reef Creatures
"Hundreds of new kinds of animal species, including 130 colourful corals, have been discovered. The extraordinary creatures were found by researchers systematically exploring waters off two islands on the Great Barrier Reef and a reef off … [Read more...] about New Reef Creatures
Ocean Acidification: Photographs from Bob Halstead and a Note from Floor Anthoni
Hi Jennifer, The shallows near Dobu Island off Papua and New Guinea have active underwater fumaroles pumping out virtually pure CO2. The sea grass is extraordinarily lush and healthy and there is very healthy coral reef a few metres away. May 2008 … [Read more...] about Ocean Acidification: Photographs from Bob Halstead and a Note from Floor Anthoni
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
