Daily Archives: 20 September, 2017

MARATHON EFFORTS TO SAVE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Lovers of running and the Great Barrier Reef are combining forces today in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay as they gear up to run for the Reef. Supported with a $150,000 election commitment by the Turnbull Government, City Run and the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival are held each year to support James Cook University’s (JCU)…

GIANT SEA SNAILS JOIN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT THE REEF

In our efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef and building on the $27.4 million investment to support the direct management of crown-of-thorns starfish, the Turnbull Government is now turning to the starfish’s natural predator for help. As part of its commitment under the Reef 2050 Plan, the Government is investing $568,000 towards research trials…