FROM THE CEO'S DESK
The Centre's future is now tied to the Commonwealth Government's election commitment to create a new type of research centre called a Commonwealth Environmental Research Facility...
SEAGRASS SCIENTISTS SEE THE BIG PICTURE
the International Seagrass 2004 conference highlighted the different environmental roles of seagrasses around the world...
SPOTTING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CORAL TROUT
While any Queensland fisher worth their spots can tell you what a coral trout looks like, the difference between coral trout can be hard to recognise...
ANOTHER VIEW OF SCIENCE
Townsville's Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Unit produced prints based on marine themes...
RECORD MINKE WHALE SIGHTINGS
Every year, mysterious dwarf minke whales emerge from the depths to gather on the Great Barrier Reef...
MUSSEL MIMIC TO PREVENT MARINE FOULING
Andrew Scardino may have discovered an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical anti-foulant paints - among some old shells on the beach...
FISH STUDY HOOKS GOLD FOR RESEARCHER
Kelleher prize winner Dr Ashley Williams found that Red throat emperor may move large distances across many reefs...
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
CRC Reef released its 2003-4 Highlights and Achievements report, along with a new Jellyfish brochure...
CRC Reef Research Centre Ltd was established and is supported under the Australian Government’s Cooperative Research Centres Program. Its mission is to plan, fund and manage world-leading science for the sustainable use of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. CRC Reef is a joint venture between Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation, James Cook University, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland Seafood Industry Association, and Sunfish Queensland Inc. The University of Queensland is an associate member.
