The concept of ocean acidification, and human-caused global warming more generally, could be described as containing a grain of truth embedded in a mountain of nonsense. Indeed, the projected large increase in atmospheric CO2 will at most cause a … [Read more...] about Most Published Studies Exaggerated the Effects of Ocean Acidification – and Covid, Etc.
Great Barrier Reef
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
Feeding the Fishes, A$1 Billion
The Great Barrier Reef is vast: a network of coral reefs that cover an area about the size of Italy. It is in good condition. After all, unlike coral reefs in many other tropical parts of the world, Australia is a rich country with a population … [Read more...] about Feeding the Fishes, A$1 Billion
Heron Island Photo Check
I am seeking feedback, including comment and corrections, on this draft blog post. I have previously sent an email to Richard Vevers (1 October 2021) and placed a request for more information at the Catlin Survey website (20 April 2021), without … [Read more...] about Heron Island Photo Check
Cyclones Downs, Corals Up – Except in Glasgow
It is impossible to reconcile the official statistics and what is under-the-water with the media reporting – including the reporting from Glasgow. There are meant to be more cyclones and less coral, but we have quite the reverse according to the … [Read more...] about Cyclones Downs, Corals Up – Except in Glasgow
Bleached from a Distance
I lent my underwater camera (Olympus TG-6) to a dear friend who recently visited Lady Elliot Island at the Great Barrier Reef. She came over last Sunday to return the camera, and to show me some of her photographs. My favourite is of the Parrot … [Read more...] about Bleached from a Distance
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
