December 2004
In this Issue:

Future cyclones make a smaller splash than expected

From the CEO's desk
The future for CRC Reef

Is there really a battle for barra?

Healthy country, healthy reef

Seagrass scientists see the big picture

Spotting the difference between coral trout

Earbones hold the key to fishy secrets

Another view of science

Record minke whale sightings

Mussel mimic to prevent marine fouling

Fish study hooks gold for researcher

New Publications

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CRC Torres Strait

Tagged dugongs stay near Mabuiag Island

Torres Strait Cultural Festival

IMPAC

Peace in the Oceans

IOI (Australia) hosts second regional consultation

Visit from New Caledonia's Indigenous leaders

Spend 2005 with fishes and turtles

 

TORRES STRAIT CULTURAL FESTIVAL

The Torres Strait Cultural Festival (16-18 September) on Thursday Island provided an opportunity to promote the CRC Torres Strait research program, with a small display staffed by Toshi Nakata and Bryony Barnett.

Dampers baking at festival

Baking dampers for the festival. Photo: Bryony Barnett, CRC Reef

The festival included a lively street parade, while Thursday Island’s Anzac Memorial Park bustled with traditional dancing and music from different island communities, and stalls selling shell jewelry, baskets, whaps and drums. Visitors to the Gab Titui Cultural Centre could view displays of art and artifacts, purchase work from local artists, or create a mosaic dugong in an educational workshop run by Cairns artist Dominic Johns. Dominic has been working with CRC Reef Seagrass-Watch researchers, using his art to convey conservation messages.

As the festival reached its climax, open fires were fanned with banana leaves and a feast of turtle, damper and pumpkin prepared by Islanders dressed in floral dresses. Despite these colourful distractions there was steady interest in the CRC Torres Strait display.

 

 

 

 

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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.