Posts tagged: Coral Sea

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
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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
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Coral Reef with anthias bassletts, Great Barrier Reef & Coral Sea © Jürgen Freund / WWF-Canon

Coral Sea one step closer to protection

Today a new conservation zone of nearly 1,000,000 square kilometers has been created to protect the Coral Sea. “The Coral Sea is one of the world’s healthiest marine wilderness areas, where it is still possible to see healthy populations of … Continue reading →

May 19, 2009
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Eye to Eye Encounter – 8

Day 6 – Mangroves and Mad Weather It’s the final day and we hit 30+ knot winds – as we depart the sheltered waters of Lizard Island the boat starts rocking violently; bags, papers, and camera start to move from … Continue reading →

August 31, 2008
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Eye to Eye Encounter – 7

Day 5 – Happy hammerheads and smelly sea snakes Hoorah for another day out at sea! We are back at the infamous Light House bommie, however, once again we lack some whale action. We are certainly compensated with surprise sighting … Continue reading →

August 30, 2008
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Eye to Eye Encounter – 6

Day 4 – Sharing Sea Shanties with the Whales This morning I am itching to be back in the water with the whales, and it appears I am not alone – almost everyone is awake and raring to see the … Continue reading →

August 29, 2008
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