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24
Feb
Citizen science water quality monitoring project in the Whitsunday Region
TropWATER researchers Dr Nathan Waltham and Dr Jordan Iles are engaged with tourism operators to initiate a citizen science water quality monitoring project in the Whitsunday Region. This citizen science project brings together partners from a cross ...
12
Feb
New global database to guide coral restoration
James Cook University researchers say a massive new research database will help experts make better decisions about the restoration of coral reefs.“It’s critical to learn from past mistakes and adapt methods and techniques, to ensure more eff...
3
Jan
One size fits none: Tailoring messages to communicate environmental threats
A new publication led by TropWATER postgraduate student Madelyn Pardon describes a more targeted approach to the communication of environmental threats, such as drought, with the aim of increasing the sustainability of the natural resource.Abstra...
19
Oct
Competitive Summer Internship and Industry Placement with $2,000 bursary – Cairns/Townsville/Mackay
How would you like to join forces with the 2019 national award winners for “Outstanding University and Business Collaboration for National Benefit” for a unique career-enhancing opportunity in marine science and environmental management?J...
4
Sep
TropWATER wins national business environment award
James Cook University has won a prestigious award for helping safeguard the environment near Queensland ports.A team including JCU’s Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER) has picked up a Business Higher Ed...
29
Aug
Three new PhD projects focused on redclaw crayfish
2019 JCU Redclaw crayfish PhD project 1 - sperm technologies2019 JCU Redclaw crayfish PhD project 2 - egg & embryo technologies2019 JCU Redclaw crayfish PhD project 3 - husbandry technologies...
15
Aug
Clever little fish
Sometimes animals surprise us. We are familiar with dogs catching frisbee, parrots talking and the cat that ninja-grabs at twine, but fish performing party tricks. Mmmmm what’s going on here?A quirky behaviour exhibited by a freshwater fish has...
30
Jul
Competitive Summer Internship and Industry Placement with $2,000 bursary – Cairns/Townsville/Mackay
James Cook University’s TropWATER and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) are offering a unique opportunity for two JCU undergraduate and honours students who are interested in pursuing a post graduate career in marine science or pos...
17
Nov
JCU scientist earns Australia Day honour
JCU’s Colin Creighton has been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List for his service to environmental science and natural resource management.The Adjunct Principal Research Scientist for the Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Research...
