The sunscreen of the future could employ techniques used by colourful corals to protect themselves from ultra-violet (UV) light. Corals convert damaging UV into safer and more useful forms of energy.

18 December 2000

Recent work by University of Queensland researchers shows that the Great Barrier Reef may be dead within 50 to 100 years, having a devastating impact on marine life and even coastal communities.

23 October 2000

The Queensland Premier, Peter Beattie and The University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor Professor John Hay today opened a new world-class marine research station.

23 June 2000

A new centre at The University of Queensland is leading the world in research into coral bleaching - the main cause of death for coral reefs.

2 March 2000