great barrier reef
Scientists call for protection of Australia’s subtropic seas
Leading scientists and marine managers have called for a greater national effort to protect vital 1000-kilometre stretches of ocean bordering the middle of Australia’s eastern and western coastlines.
In a major statement entitled The Coffs Harbour…
Turtle, dugongs ‘at risk under climate change’
The “turtle and dugong capital of the world”, the northern Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and Torres Strait region, faces increased pressure under climate change from human actions such as fishing, hunting, onshore development and pollution.
“Depletion…