Time running out to save coral reefs
New research on the growth rates of coral reefs shows there is still a window of opportunity to save the world’s coral reefs—but time is running out. The international study was initiated at th
ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University Townsville
Queensland 4811 Australia
Phone: 61 7 4781 4000
Email: info@coralcoe.org.au
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Time is running out to save #coralreefs!
A new international study started at #CoralCoE JCU: James Cook University, Australia & led by Christopher Cornwall found that unless #CO2 emissions are drastically reduced, #reef growth will be stunted. This doesn't only apply to #coral growth, modern coral reef structures are a balance between a wide range of organisms (including, coralline algae-a rock-hard algae that binds reefs together). #climatechange
To learn more:
Paper in PNAS: doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2015265118…
PR: coralcoe.org.au/media-releases/time-running-out-to-save-coral-reefs
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#CoralCoE's Alexandre Siqueira shared his #PhD journey in this month's JCU: James Cook University, Australia #GRS April 2021 update!
"Another fundamental part of my personal journey was the opportunity to be part of a very collaborative and supportive #research group. #Science is a collective endeavour and being able to share my thoughts, doubts and achievements during long coffee-break sessions with my colleagues was essential to keep me on track and motivated."
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A new #CoralCoE study led by Emmanuel Mbaru examined the effects of a #fisheries #bycatch #management initiative from both an environmental and people's well-being perspective. The good news? This study found no evidence of humans being detrimentally affected by these measures! JCU: James Cook University, Australia Lancaster University
To learn more:
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cobi.13743
A new The Conversation article co-authored by #CoralCoE's and WorldFish's Jacqueline Lau explores how small-scale #seafood #supplychains have adapted to #COVID19 disruptions. #covid19insights #fisheries JCU: James Cook University, Australia
To read:
theconversation.com/how-small-scale-seafood-supply-chains-adapt-to-covid-19-disruptions-159435
How small-scale seafood supply chains adapt to COVID-19 disruptions
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Local, flexible buyers and networks helped support small-scale seafood supply chains coping with COVID-19 disruptions.New research on the growth rates of coral reefs shows there is still a window of opportunity to save the world’s coral reefs—but time is running out. The international study was initiated at th
A world first study within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has found limited fishing zones (yellow zones) are still important conservation and fisheries management tools when paired with no-fishing
Today, the British Ecological Society announced Dr Renato Morais from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University as the winner of this year’s Haldane Prize. The
The most extensive reef survey of the Coral Sea Marine Park ever undertaken will continue this week as scientists from ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University (Coral C
Abstract: Research from the Pacific Islands during the past decade has linked watershed modification to degradation in downstream freshwater and coral reef communities. However, even creative communic
Abstract: Earth´s climate has changed cyclically throughout history. What is stark and unequivocal is that since the industrial revolution, human activities have irreversibly altered the Earth´s cl
Abstract: When a coral reef is bleached, a temperate kelp forest is destroyed by an army of sea urchins, or when intense fishing pressure is removed through the establishment of a marine park, the ma
Abstract: The fate of fish larvae during the pelagic phase has profound effects on replenishment of marine populations that are critical for human and ecosystem health. The survival and transport of l
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies undertakes world-best integrated research for sustainable use and management of coral reefs. Funded in July 2005 under the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centres of Excellence program, this prestigious research centre is headquartered at James Cook University, in Townsville. The ARC Centre is a partnership of James Cook University (JCU), the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), The Australian National University (ANU), the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA), The University of Queensland (UQ) and The University of Western Australia (UWA). The ARC Centre of Excellence cements Australia’s leading contribution to coral reef sciences, and fosters stronger collaborative links between the major partners and 24 other leading institutions in nine countries. According to ISI Essential Science Indicators, four of the ARC Centre’s major research partners rank in the top 20 institutions world-wide for citations for coral reef science with JCU ranking 1st (among 1644 institutions in 103 countries). Collectively, the ARC Centre creates the world’s largest concentration of coral reef scientists. The Centre Director is Professor Graeme Cumming. Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg (UQ) and Professor Malcolm McCulloch (UWA) are the Deputy Directors. The ARC Centre of Excellence focuses on 3 research programs, each one under the stewardship of Program Leaders from James Cook University, The University of Western Australia and The University of Queensland.
The Centre of Excellence takes a leading role in multi-national research programs. It is the largest single institutional contributor to the Global Coral Reef Targeted Research Program, funded by The World Bank, and is an Institutional Member of the Resilience Alliance. The Centre of Excellence has strong links to the Census of Marine Life project, and to coral reef management agencies worldwide, particularly the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in Townsville.
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies acknowledges that Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the original inhabitants and traditional custodians of this continent and that they have unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land and waters. At our James Cook University headquarters, we acknowledge the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies is committed to working towards the achievement of genuine and sustainable reconciliation between Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community.
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
James Cook University Townsville
Queensland 4811 Australia
Phone: 61 7 4781 4000
Email: info@coralcoe.org.au