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UN warning for Great Barrier Reef | July 2025
Six-month ‘in danger’ warning for Great Barrier Reef repeated at UN meeting
Southern Reef Research Update
Surveyed reefs in the Capricorn Bunkers have lost 41 per cent of their hard coral cover according to the latest Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) underwater research.
Reef Report October 2024
By Stuart Kininmonth, Heron Island Research Station. Following the disastrous bleaching event at the start of the year, the coral reefs in the southern Great Barrier Reef are now in a state of recovery. Some reefs have died and are being colonized by algae, which will disintegrate, forming substrate for new corals. Others have shown signs of stress but have found a way to recover and are returning to normal.
Reef Report June 2024
By Stuart Kininmonth, Heron Island Research Station. Back in March close to 100% of corals surveyed showed signs of thermal stress. This included colour changes especially if the zooxanthellae were excluded from the coral due to heat stress. From this statethe corals are essentially starving as they have little means to generate sugar and are essentially living
off reserves.
Capricorn Bunker Group Coral Reef Report
By Stuart Kininmonth, Manager, Heron Island Research Station, The University of Queensland The Capricorn bunker group of reefs is home to the famous Heron Island and Lady Elliot Island. Located at the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef, these reefs are limited in...
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✨️ A heartfelt THANK YOU✨️
To everyone who joined us for the exclusive screening of Turtle Walker , we are so grateful for your presence, energy, and support. 🐢🎥
This film is a celebration of storytelling, conservation , and community, and it was so special to share the experience with all of you. Your enthusiasm and support remind us why we do this work. 💚
Let`s continue to work together for the future of our oceans and the incredible creatures who call them home 🌊.
#TurtleWalker #agnesconservationcommunity #ecoflicks
Another foreshore planting by @localhandsfornature 🌿
The teams volunteers celebrating National Tree Day at 1770 🙌🏼 Thank you Gladstone Regional Council for site preparation and supplying some of the plants 🙏🏼😊🌱
Don`t miss the Eco Flicks screening of Australian surf film You Should Have Been Here Yesterday!
This stunningly restored film footage takes you inside the birth of Australian surfing.
🌊 Saturday, April 26th
🌊 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat
🌊 Doors open 5.30 pm. Film starts at 6.30pm
🌊 Adults $10 Grommets under 17 free
🌊 Food and bar available
This screening is made possible by the Turtle Tank fund, a Gladstone Regional Council, and GAPDL tourism initiative.
#agneswaterconservationcommunity #ecoflicks #youshouldhavebeenhereyesterday
✨ Wow! Dark Sky Symposium!!
✨Great presentations
✨ Inspiring people and communities
Lots to share 👀 our socials 🙌🏼
Thanks Australasian Dark Sky Alliance & Paddy Palin for making it possible for us to attend ✨
#valuingdarkness2025
We`re off to Melbourne this week for the Valuing Darkness Symposium 🌙.
The event brings together experts in lighting design, environmental science, urban planning, and public health to discuss the importance of darkness in our lives.
We hope to bring back actionable insights that will help the Agnes community protect natural darkness and create a more sustainable environment through better lighting practices.
#valuingdarkness2025
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