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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...

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...

Celebrating Indigenous-led seagrass initiatives

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

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,...

Symposium focuses on advancing coastal restoration

The 2024 Australasian Coastal Restoration Network (ACRN) symposium was recently held at the University of Sydney, bringing together key...

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...

Back-to-back cyclones and flood plume impacts on the Great Barrier Reef

Back-to-back cyclones have exposed the Great Barrier Reef to extensive and persistent flood plumes from Ingham up to Cape York Peninsula,...

Long-term decline in GBR dugong populations confirmed

A new report from James Cook University (JCU) TropWATER reveals a long-term decline in dugong populations along the Great Barrier Reef,...

A gateway to understanding manta rays in the central Great Barrier Reef

James Cook University scientists are studying a previously unknown manta ray aggregation at Holbourne Island – capturing photographs of...

Sediment hotspots: Improving confidence in our catchment models

New research suggests that the effectiveness of water quality catchment models – used to identify sediment hotspots in Great Barrier Reef...

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