Wildlife
Alarming green turtle baby boom an all-female affair
The world’s largest green turtle rookery, near the tip of Australia, is only churning out girls but scientists are working on a plan to bring the boys back.
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News
Growth rings, similar to ‘tree rings’ discovered in Great Barrier Reef coralline algae
Scientists say that the new discovery enhances our understanding of the lifecycle of coral, from seasonal growth rates to the time of reproduction.
Destinations
The beauty and birds of Heron Island
Home to a diverse array of marine species, which attracts tourists and researchers alike, remote Heron Island is one of the Great Barrier Reef’s tropical gems
Destinations
Heron Island: Queensland’s tropical paradise
Heron Island may be small, but it’s 11x5km reef is home to 60 per cent of fish species and 70 per cent of coral species found in the Great Barrier Reef. It’s also a nesting site for green and loggerhead turtles, as well as tens of thousands of sea birds.
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Video: Heron Island marine paradise
Home to a diverse array of marine life, which attracts researchers and tourists alike, Heron Island is one of the Great Barrier Reef’s tropical gems