Diatoms: One Cell Wonders.
You can't even see them with the naked eye but we can't live without tiny micro-organisms called diatoms
publications.
There’s many people and groups around the region working
to improve reef and waterway health. We think their work
should be celebrated. We’re committed to telling their
stories and hope that it sparks important conversations.
Podcast S5E2. Restoring coastal wetlands.
The rate of loss of wetlands has slowed and in some places they're actually increasing as we build artificial wetlands
Streambank Erosion.
Streambank erosion, caused by poor riparian vegetation and heavy rainfall, is a source of sediment flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.
Plastic Free Places.
Most waterways have been graded as 'good' or 'very good' in 2023 with the big news being a dramatic decline in pesticide runoff.
Podcast S5E1. Report Card Results 2023.
The 2023 Report Card grades the condition of the freshwater basins, estuaries and marine environments across the Wet Tropics.
2023 Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card.
Most waterways have been graded as 'good' or 'very good' in 2023 with the big news being a dramatic decline in pesticide runoff.
Photo competition winners.
Linda Joseph took home the prize from our 2023 photo competition, beating a field of well over 100 outstanding entries.
Shared Solutions Forum.
Join other water quality professionals to share knowledge about solutions for waterway health
Fish kills.
A mass die off of fish can be caused by a number of different factors and they're a reminder of the delicate balance of healthy waterways.
S4E10. The role of aquariums in conservation education.
With over 300,000 visitors a year, Cairns Aquarium has an important role in educating the public about conservation.
