Condition update for the Great Barrier Reef, global reef shark survey, decision science and more
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Catch up with our latest science and achievements in this edition of Waypoint, AIMS regular eNewsletter.
Long-term monitoring shows small start to recovery on Reef, but more coral trout in Green Zones
The AIMS Annual Summary Report on coral reef condition for 2019/20 on the Great Barrier Reef has been released.
First ever global survey of reef sharks reveals widespread decline
A landmark new study published in Nature by Global FinPrint shows reef sharks are functionally extinct on many coral reefs, but Australian populations are among the healthiest.
Difficult, complex decisions underpin the future of the world’s coral reefs
Effective solutions to the climate challenge facing coral reefs require complex decisions about risk and uncertainty, timing, quality versus quantity as well as which species to support for the most robust and productive future.
Genome research brings identification of heat-resilient corals a step closer
New research has taken scientists closer to being able to identify heat-resilient corals by laying the groundwork towards developing a genomic predictor of coral bleaching.
Areas of coral diversity identified for conservation in Australia’s North West
New research has confirmed that corals reefs along the Kimberley coastline will not recover quickly from an extreme event such as mass coral bleaching, unless local populations survive.
Research to better understand the potential impact of decommissioned oil and gas structures
We are pleased to have been successful with two Expressions of Interest to the National Decommissioning Research Initiative (NDRI).
The Independent Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) of the NDRI has selected AIMS to take part in the following research:
- Assessing the habitat value of oil and gas infrastructure for fish and other marine organisms
- Examining the influence of oil and gas infrastructure on ecological connectivity in marine ecosystems.
Coral bleaching detected off Kimberley coast
Scientists discovered a significant coral bleaching event at one of Western Australia’s healthiest coral reefs in April and May this year.
AIMS and the DBCA conducted surveys of the Rowley Shoals supported by Parks Australia and Australian Border Force, confirming reports of significant coral bleaching.
Global effort needed to produce baby corals en masse to help struggling reefs
Unprecedented global collaboration across many disciplines is needed to overcome the research challenges of scaling up sexual production of corals, to help the world’s coral reefs combat the impacts of climate change and other threats.
National Science Week 2020
National Science Week, Australia's annual celebration of science and technology, went virtual this year and we were excited to jump on board and share our science through the wonderful world of webinars.
Fish ecologist Dr Mark Meekan engaged the audience answering the huge question, 'Why Whale Sharks Get So Big', and biogeochemist Dr Renee Gruber took the sci-curious behind-the-scenes for 'How and Why We Monitor Water Quality on the Great Barrier Reef'.
Thank you to our National Science Week audiences! Catch up on the webinars on AIMS' YouTube channel via the links below.
Counting fish using advanced technologies -
BRII applications close September 10
The health of fish living in coral reefs tells us much about the health of reefs, so capturing this data is important.
Currently, fish videos are filmed and analysed manually. This is time consuming and requires expertise.
We need to find an automated, scalable solution, suitable for everyday users.
If you can see possible in the impossible, apply to BRII today.
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