Posts tagged: 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

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

A Girringun ranger holding a sea turtle, turtle trip, queensland, October 2011 © WWF-Aus / Leigh Huckel

In search of the Gungu

Last October Dermot O’Gorman (CEO, WWF Australia), Brent Wallace and Ivan Wheen came along for a Gungu (marine turtle) research trip off the coast of Bowen, otherwise known as a turtle rodeo. The purpose of the research is to help … Continue reading →