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Graziers and scientists connect to track sediments from the land to the Reef

For six wet seasons at nine properties across the Bowen-Bogie-Broken catchments, graziers have collected 300 water samples from their...

5 days ago2 min read

Dr Cecilia Villacorta-Rath awarded QLD Smithsonian Fellowship

TropWATER’s Dr Cecilia Villacorta-Rath has been awarded a Queensland Smithsonian Fellowship to train in environmental DNA (eDNA)...

Nov 83 min read

Coral reef fish running out of time to recover at Great Barrier Reef Islands

A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of the Great...

Oct 183 min read

Scientists dissect dugong poo for DNA clues

James Cook University TropWATER scientists are unlocking vital clues about the diets of globally endangered dugongs by studying the DNA...

Oct 12 min read

TropWATER showcases need to adapt water quality goals for mining environments

JCU TropWATER scientists featured their research to the critical minerals sector at last week’s Regional Trailblazer Showcase and...

Aug 153 min read

Dugong survey reveals thriving population in far north Queensland

A new report from James Cook University’s TropWATER reveals a thriving dugong population in far northern Queensland, stretching from...

Aug 14 min read

Evidence of land-based impacts on water quality in the Great Barrier Reef

James Cook University TropWATER scientists are major contributors to the most comprehensive and rigorous review of water quality and the...

Jul 263 min read

Mangrove damage along Great Barrier Reef and restoration hotspots

A James Cook University report has found evidence that sea level rise is visibly impacting mangroves across approximately 80% of the...

Jul 222 min read

Celebrating Indigenous-led seagrass initiatives

Traditional Owners and Indigenous Rangers are key partners in many ongoing TropWATER projects. Our collaborations include mapping...

Jul 184 min read

Recent report reveals water quality and seagrass trends in the Great Barrier Reef

Our scientists lead seagrass and inshore water quality monitoring across large areas of the inshore Great Barrier Reef Marine Park,...

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