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.
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.
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?
S4E4. The changing face of tropical cyclones.
The frequency, location and severity of tropical cyclones is changing
S4E3. Tracking bull sharks.
The fascinating travel tales of bull sharks, with PhD candidate Nicolas Lubitz.
S4E2. Pharmaceutical filled waterways.
There's a growing list of pharmaceuticals turning up in our waterways, posing a risk to aquatic organisms.
S4E1. Report Card Results 2022.
The 2022 Report Card grades the condition of the freshwater basins, estuaries and marine environments across the Wet Tropics.
