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Partnership advances marine science and port management

Led by JCU TropWATER, a $7.5 million partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation and James Cook University will deliver a five-year program to advance marine science across four ports.

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emmarehn5

Nov 4, 20252 min read

Explainer: Coral recruitment

This Explainer briefly describes how corals reproduce, what coral recruitment is, and how we're studying it.

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emmarehn5

May 13, 20252 min read

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A history of the Great Barrier Reef with Dr Stephen Lewis

As part of the newly-launched Water Quality Science & Agriculture Hub, Dr Stephen Lewis delves into the history of the Great Barrier...

Coral reef habitats

emmarehn5

Apr 8, 20259 min read

One year on: Mud from Cyclone Jasper’s floods still smothers inshore reefs and mangroves

It’s been one year since Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore through Far North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef – and James Cook University...

Coral reef habitats

Tropwater JCU

Dec 23, 20243 min read

First reports of severe coral bleaching this summer as the Great Barrier Reef warms up

As ocean temperatures continue to warm over the Great Barrier Reef this summer, James Cook University scientists have reported areas of...

Coral reef habitats

Tropwater JCU

Feb 22, 20243 min read

Inshore reef habitats of Great Barrier Reef islands

From coral trout and snapper to wrasses, butterflyfish, and damselfish – the inshore reef habitats of Great Barrier Reef islands are...

Fish habitats

Tropwater JCU

Mar 31, 20231 min read

Indigenous rangers and scientists team up to drive coral growth

Indigenous rangers and scientists team up to drive coral growth on the Great Barrier Reef during spawning season and beyond. A team of...

Coral reef habitats

Tropwater JCU

Dec 1, 20223 min read

Women Warriors of the Torres Strait set sail for the Great Reef Census

The Women Warriors of the Torres Strait – an all-female crew of Traditional Owners, rangers, and scientists led by the Torres Strait...

Coral reef habitats

Tropwater JCU

Oct 20, 20221 min read

Scientists, Traditional Owners and conservationists come together in ‘The Reef Cooperative’

To mark World Oceans Day, Cotton On Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Cotton On Group, has committed $2 million to co-launch a...

Coral reef habitats

Tropwater JCU

Jun 8, 20223 min read