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A new report from James Cook University's TropWATER reveals a thriving dugong population in far northern Queensland, stretching from Cape York to Mission Beach - a stark contrast to concerning dugong numbers in southern Queensland.The survey results show the far northern area is home to about 7,000 dugongs, almost double the number reported in central and southern Queensland.Released this week, the 2023 Dugong Aerial Survey: Mission Beach to Cape York report completes the Queensland coastal surv
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The Women Warriors of the Torres Strait - an all-female crew of Traditional Owners, rangers, and scientists led by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) Sea Team and James Cook University - have set sail as part of the Great Reef Census to survey the northernmost section in the Torres Strait, northern Australia.The five-day voyage to Mer (Murray Island) by the Women Warriors of the Torres Strait is the first time the Great Reef Census - led by Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef - has ventu
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Two outstanding James Cook University (JCU) marine science students have been awarded Bachelor of Science scholarships - equipping them with unique real-world experience on the Great Barrier Reef under the guidance of leading marine researchers.Jordan Wells and Indus Fisher will receive financial support throughout each year of their degree, in addition to the chance to work alongside researchers and port industry managers, thanks to a partnership between JCU and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corp
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A quarter to half of Earth's vegetated lands has shown significant greening over the last 35 years largely due to rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
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