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Protecting vital seagrass habitats at Cocos (Keeling) Islands
James Cook University TropWATER scientists are boosting the recovery of seagrass meadows in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Marine Park by...
Apr 32 min read
Explainer: Seagrass
This explainer briefly describes what seagrass is, and the important ecosystem services that seagrass meadows provide.
Mar 12 min read
One year on: Mud from Cyclone Jasper’s floods still smothers inshore reefs and mangroves
It’s been one year since Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore through Far North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef – and James Cook University...
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Celebrating Indigenous-led seagrass initiatives
Traditional Owners and Indigenous Rangers are key partners in many ongoing TropWATER projects. Our collaborations include mapping...
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Recent report reveals water quality and seagrass trends in the Great Barrier Reef
Our scientists lead seagrass and inshore water quality monitoring across large areas of the inshore Great Barrier Reef Marine Park,...
Jul 18, 20244 min read
Restoring lost seagrass meadows in the Great Barrier Reef
The first meadow-scale seagrass restoration project in Tropical Australia is set to breathe new life into two vital seagrass areas of the...
Jun 21, 20231 min read
Seagrass restoration project spans two oceans
James Cook University scientists will lead seagrass restoration research spanning tropical Australia’s two oceans. Researchers from JCU’s...
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Rangers take the lead as ‘eyes and ears’ of the Northern Great Barrier Reef
In the lead-up to National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), scientists from James Cook University are upskilling Torres Strait...
May 26, 20222 min read
Turtles, dugongs in danger from seagrass loss
Large-scale monitoring of seagrass meadows across Hervey Bay and the Great Sandy Strait reveals there is almost no seagrass remaining...
May 19, 20223 min read
Wuthathi Land and Sea Custodians partner with TropWATER scientists
Wuthathi Land and Sea Custodians will use drones, helicopters, and drop camera surveys to map seagrass habitats on Wuthathi Sea Country...
May 12, 20221 min read
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