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Reef in recovery window after decade of disturbances
After a series of severe and widespread disturbances over the last decade, the Great Barrier Reef is currently in a recovery window with coral cover rising in all three regions.
Published today, the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s (AIMS) Long-Term Monitoring Program – Annual Summary Report on Coral Reef Condition for 2020/21 shows after a year’s reprieve, with no major pressures from heat stress or cyclones, widespread recovery is underway.
AIMS CEO Dr Paul Hardisty said AIMS’ 35-year history of monitoring the Reef shows increases in coral cover are expected during periods of low disturbance.
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Ahhh the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Doesn’t it just make you wanna dive right in and prance and frolic and lose yourself completely in its undeniable natural splendour? Doesn’t it just make you wanna stare at its boundless beauty for hours on end until you’ve dissolved into a hypnotic trance so powerful you’ve managed to grasp the very meaning of existence and now everything but the reef seems cold and futile? Hey, you and me both kid. They don’t call it Great for no reason.
But I’m gonna let you in on a little secret. Come closer. A little closer. Too close, back up a little freak. It’s called personal space, yeah? Anyway, the reef. It’s great, sure, but often when we think of the reef, we picture Cairns or the Whitsundays and while these are absolutely gorgeous destinations, the Southern Great Barrier Reef region, a mere four-hour drive north of Brissy, is just as iconic. Proving you don’t have to venture out of Southeast Queen
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Central Queensland’s largest environmental event is back in 2021 and on this Sunday at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
Ecofest aims to educate residents to better understand their impact on the environment and to empower them into making changes towards a sustainable life.
Traditionally held on the first Sunday in June to coincide with World Environment Day, this year’s event will be on Sunday, June 6 from 10am-3pm.
Councillor Desley O’Grady said Ecofest was a perfect event for anyone to attend, as it incorporated both fun and educational elements.
“Attendees will be able to enjoy a fun day out with kids activities, educational workshops from leaders in gardening and sustainability as well as eco-market stalls, a plant sale, food vans, live music and even an appearance by the Plastic Free Mermaid, Kate Nelson,” Mrs O’Grady said.