Podcast S5E4. Dugongs, Turtles & Seagrass
Dr Samantha Tol is well known for her research into turtle and dugong poo but it revealed fascinating insights into their relationship with seagrass.
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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 S5E3. Cane Farming by the Great Barrier Reef
The sugarcane industry is a backbone of the Wet Tropics rural economy but the industry operates close to two World Heritage Areas including the Great Barrier Reef.
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
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.
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.
S4E9. Major Integrated Project a blueprint for change.
This reef water quality project received unprecedented engagement. Find out why.
S4E8. The bum breathing Johnstone river snapping turtle
This Johnstone River local enjoys eating dead things and can breathe through it's bum. What a catch!
S4E7. Using eDNA to find endangered frogs
No longer like trying to find a needle in a haystack, search areas can be narrowed right down thanks to environmental DNA.
S4E6. Keeping tabs on mangroves
A group of citizen scientists are monitoring how our mangroves are faring.
S4E5. From pets to pest – ornamental fish gone rogue
Ornamental fish can pose a serious threat to our waterways. How can we encourage responsible fish ownership?
