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New book aims to help public protect reefs for future generations

A new book which demystifies the science surrounding coral reefs and climate change, will be launched at the UQ Moreton Bay Research Station open day on Saturday, November 21.

17-NOV-09

Scientists urge politicians to save the Great Barrier Reef

To have even a chance of saving the world’s coral reefs from extensive damage caused by global warming, carbon emissions in industrialised countries need to be cut by 25 percent below their year 2000 levels by 2020 – and by 80-90 percent by 2050.

17-NOV-09

Deep blue sea experience great for thinking green

If you want people to care about the environment, give them a close call with a whale, turtle or dolphin. That is what researchers have found at The University of Queensland.

10-NOV-09

UQ expert surveys Montara oil field coastal impact

Dr Norm Duke, a marine biologist with The University of Queensland's Centre for Marine Studies, has been engaged by PTTEP Australasia (Ashmore Cartier) Pty Ltd to examine the potential risk to coastline ecosystems, following the Montara oil and gas leak 200 km north-west of Western Australia's Kimberley coastline.

10-NOV-09

Scientists call for urgent 'global cooling' to save coral reefs

Australian marine scientists have issued an urgent call for massive and rapid worldwide cuts in carbon emissions, deep enough to prevent atmospheric CO2 levels rising to 450 parts per million (ppm).

08-NOV-09

Research station opens its doors

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the Moreton Bay region at The University of Queensland’s Moreton Bay Research Station open day on Saturday, November 21.

02-NOV-09

UQ research finds mantis shrimps have an eye for a better dvd

The remarkable eyes of a marine crustacean could inspire the next generation of DVD and players, according to new research from The University of Queensland.

26-OCT-09

UQ Film Launch: ‘Nyungkal warra bama: Bubuingu Dungan-Dungay-Baja’ (Kuku Nuyngkal People: Returning to Country)

A joint University of Queensland and Bana Yarralji Bubu Inc. film that celebrates the heritage of the Kuku Nyungkal people from Shipton’s Flat (near Cooktown) will be launched at Home Rule, Rossville on Thursday, October 22.

16-OCT-09

UQ marine scientist awarded for sea turtle research

UQ’s Dr Kathy Townsend, a marine biologist from the Moreton Bay Research Station, has been awarded an international science prize to continue her work on the impact of marine rubbish on sea turtles.

14-OCT-09

Judy Watson’s Heron Island artworks alert to danger in paradise

How could picture-perfect Heron Island – a remote coral cay on the Tropic of Capricorn north east of Gladstone – possibly be the subject of an artist’s ecological scrutiny?

05-OCT-09

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