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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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Thanks to the legendary Local Hands for Nature volunteers for getting out there and making a difference. They weed and revegetate our local natural areas to improve our local coastal environment and fauna habitat.
To get involved, reach out. They meet every 3rd Sunday of the month.
@localhandsfornature
#localhandsfornature #agnesconservationcommunity #conservation #ecologicalrestoration #agneswater1770
Thanks to the legendary Local Hands for Nature volunteers for getting out there and making a difference. They weed and revegetate our local natural areas to improve our local coastal environment and fauna habitat.
To get involved, reach out. They meet every 3rd Sunday of the month.
@localhandsfornature
#localhandsfornature #agnesconservationcommunity #conservation #ecologicalrestoration #agneswater1770
Election Day native plant stall market is done and dusted!🌿🌸 Thanks to all who came down. We can`t wait to hear how your gardens have started to provide foraging and nesting habitat for the wildlife in your area in the not-too-distant future. 🐸🦋🪻🐝🌴🪺🐦
#nativeplants #conservation #marketstall #agneswater1770
Election Day native plant stall market is done and dusted!🌿🌸 Thanks to all who came down. We can`t wait to hear how your gardens have started to provide foraging and nesting habitat for the wildlife in your area in the not-too-distant future. 🐸🦋🪻🐝🌴🪺🐦
#nativeplants #conservation #marketstall #agneswater1770
What a night! And what a film fest! We hosted Save the Waves Film Festival in little Aggie and you all showed up for the night. We had a full house, good food, vibing venue and everyone enjoying the films.
@savethewavescoalition thank you for creating the film festival and empowering small surf communities to be a tour stop. We are all stewards of land, sea and air.
🌊🌴 Save the Waves Film Festival is a night of surf and surf conservation films.
Thanks to our awesome local sponsors CWATAR Inc., StyleZ Surf School @stylezsurfschool, Reef 2 Beach surf shop and 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat.
For more tour info and to read about Save the Waves Coalition head to @savethewavescoalition or savethewaves.org/filmfest
Presented by @oneilleurope @oneillusa
Supported by @rivianofficial @drinkwestpeak @dryrobe @kleankanteen @mountains.wave
This film night is funded by the Turtle Tank Fund. The Turtle Tank Fund is a Gladstone Regional Council and GAPDL tourism initiative designed to assist with the recovery of the tourism industry, while also increasing the liveability and visitation to the Gladstone Region.
#visitagneswater1770 #agneswater1770 #agnesconservationcommunity #ecoflicks #filmfestival #surf
What a night! And what a film fest! We hosted Save the Waves Film Festival in little Aggie and you all showed up for the night. We had a full house, good food, vibing venue and everyone enjoying the films.
@savethewavescoalition thank you for creating the film festival and empowering small surf communities to be a tour stop. We are all stewards of land, sea and air.
🌊🌴 Save the Waves Film Festival is a night of surf and surf conservation films.
Thanks to our awesome local sponsors CWATAR Inc., StyleZ Surf School @stylezsurfschool, Reef 2 Beach surf shop and 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat.
For more tour info and to read about Save the Waves Coalition head to @savethewavescoalition or savethewaves.org/filmfest
Presented by @oneilleurope @oneillusa
Supported by @rivianofficial @drinkwestpeak @dryrobe @kleankanteen @mountains.wave
This film night is funded by the Turtle Tank Fund. The Turtle Tank Fund is a Gladstone Regional Council and GAPDL tourism initiative designed to assist with the recovery of the tourism industry, while also increasing the liveability and visitation to the Gladstone Region.
#visitagneswater1770 #agneswater1770 #agnesconservationcommunity #ecoflicks #filmfestival #surf
Tonight!!! It`s nearly time to knock off work, pick up the kids and head to Southern Cross for a night of films.
🌊🌴 Save the Waves Film Festival is a night of surf and surf conservation films.
We`ve got lucky door prizes thanks to our awesome local sponsors CWATAR Inc., StyleZ Surf School, Reef 2 Beach surf shop and 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat.
🍕☕️🥃 Hot food will be available and the bar will be open too!
🏄♀️Did we mention, grommets 17 years and under are FREE?!🏄♂️ Tickets are $10 at the door.
🏄 Seating available but if you`d rather be cosy on the floor BYO pillows/cushions/blankets.
The world’s only international surf and environmental film festival is officially back. 🎉🎞
Tour info at @savethewavescoalition or savethewaves.org/filmfest
An event worth supporting: Save The Waves Film Festival is an international film tour and fundraiser for conservation efforts to protect surf ecosystems.
Presented by @oneilleurope @oneillusa
Supported by @rivianofficial @drinkwestpeak @dryrobe @kleankanteen @mountains.wave
This film night is funded by the Turtle Tank Fund. The Turtle Tank Fund is a Gladstone Regional Council and GAPDL tourism initiative designed to assist with the recovery of the tourism industry, while also increasing the liveability and visitation to the Gladstone Region.
##visitagneswater1770 #agneswater1770 #agnesconservationcommunity #ecoflicks #filmfestival
Tonight!!! It`s nearly time to knock off work, pick up the kids and head to Southern Cross for a night of films.
🌊🌴 Save the Waves Film Festival is a night of surf and surf conservation films.
We`ve got lucky door prizes thanks to our awesome local sponsors CWATAR Inc., StyleZ Surf School, Reef 2 Beach surf shop and 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat.
🍕☕️🥃 Hot food will be available and the bar will be open too!
🏄♀️Did we mention, grommets 17 years and under are FREE?!🏄♂️ Tickets are $10 at the door.
🏄 Seating available but if you`d rather be cosy on the floor BYO pillows/cushions/blankets.
The world’s only international surf and environmental film festival is officially back. 🎉🎞
Tour info at @savethewavescoalition or savethewaves.org/filmfest
An event worth supporting: Save The Waves Film Festival is an international film tour and fundraiser for conservation efforts to protect surf ecosystems.
Presented by @oneilleurope @oneillusa
Supported by @rivianofficial @drinkwestpeak @dryrobe @kleankanteen @mountains.wave
This film night is funded by the Turtle Tank Fund. The Turtle Tank Fund is a Gladstone Regional Council and GAPDL tourism initiative designed to assist with the recovery of the tourism industry, while also increasing the liveability and visitation to the Gladstone Region.
##visitagneswater1770 #agneswater1770 #agnesconservationcommunity #ecoflicks #filmfestival
So proud to be a part of Save The Waves Film Festival! 🌊
The world’s only international surf and environmental film festival is officially back. 🎉
And we`re hosting the festival right here in Agnes Water! So mark your calendars for Friday 18 October 2024.
Tour info at @savethewavescoalition or savethewaves.org/filmfest
An event worth supporting: Save The Waves Film Festival is an international film tour and fundraiser for conservation efforts to protect surf ecosystems.
Presented by @oneilleurope @oneillusa
Supported by @rivianofficial @drinkwestpeak @dryrobe @kleankanteen @mountains.wave
#visitagneswater1770 #agneswater1770 #agnesconservationcommunity #agneswater1770
So proud to be a part of Save The Waves Film Festival! 🌊
The world’s only international surf and environmental film festival is officially back. 🎉
And we`re hosting the festival right here in Agnes Water! So mark your calendars for Friday 18 October 2024.
Tour info at @savethewavescoalition or savethewaves.org/filmfest
An event worth supporting: Save The Waves Film Festival is an international film tour and fundraiser for conservation efforts to protect surf ecosystems.
Presented by @oneilleurope @oneillusa
Supported by @rivianofficial @drinkwestpeak @dryrobe @kleankanteen @mountains.wave
#visitagneswater1770 #agneswater1770 #agnesconservationcommunity #agneswater1770
A great event for Threatened Species Day in our region. Get along, learn about some threatened flora and fauna and grab some free morning tea while you`re there. 🦜🌴🐠
#Conservation #ecology #threatenedspecies
A great event for Threatened Species Day in our region. Get along, learn about some threatened flora and fauna and grab some free morning tea while you`re there. 🦜🌴🐠
#Conservation #ecology #threatenedspecies
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