Category Archives: Great Barrier Reef

Reef under threat from industry

By John Tanzer The Great Barrier Reef has recently been in the spotlight, thanks to a visit by an international delegation from UNESCO assessing if the Reef was being properly managed. The state and federal governments have approved, or are … Continue reading →

March 22, 2012
Posted by WWF-Australia

Filming the Great Barrier Reef

Well the Great Barrier Reef series is finally making it to air in Australia and the timing could not be more perfect, coinciding with the visiting UNESCO delegation. With all the attention currently on the issues facing the reef it … Continue reading →

March 16, 2012
Posted by Richard Fitzpatrick

Fighting to save my home reefs

My connection to the Great Barrier Reef was formed at a very early age. My dad was a dive boat captain and my early years were often spent swaying (and yes often green or retching!) on a pitching deck during … Continue reading →

March 02, 2012
Posted by Nick Heath

Expedition to the Coral Sea part 2

Preparations for any extended trip need to be thorough, but when you add diving, photography and research to the mix the task grows exponentially. Mark and Emily from Reef Connection and our Divemaster Chloe were taking care of all … Continue reading →

February 02, 2012
Posted by Darren Jew

Seven lanterns released, Earth Hour 2010 © WWF / Sean Kelland

Top 5 conservation wishlist for 2012

The conservation challenge we currently face is nothing short of a crisis which will require the best minds, the boldest ideas and the strongest wills in order to succeed. 2011 had it all! With some big successes, but a fair … Continue reading →

January 20, 2012
Posted by Dermot O'Gorman

Expedition to the Coral Sea

Way, way out – far beyond the protection zones of the Great Barrier Reef – is a series of seamounts that rise from dark depths toward the warm surface of the Coral Sea. These are wild places, devoid of reliable … Continue reading →

January 19, 2012
Posted by Darren Jew

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