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New WA Marine
Bioresources Library to aid medical research
A huge
step forward in understanding the nature of Western Australian
marine biodiversity and facilitating sustainable use of it was
marked in March 2009 with the opening of the state’s first
Marine Bioresources Library, known as WAMBL. ...
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Research reveals
cyclone's ravages on the Reef
The
Great Barrier Reef was severely buffeted by Severe Tropical
Cyclone Hamish, which roared down a substantial part of the
reef system, causing widespread though variable damage and in
some places reducing coral cover from 70 per cent to 10 per
cent. In a wild 16 hours or so between 8 and 9 March, Hamish
made its presence felt on the GBR, leaving a legacy that could
take up to 15 years to overcome.
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Sponge farming
takes off at Masig Island
The
establishment of Australia’s first sponge farm at Masig Island
in Torres Strait highlights the impact and uptake of AIMS’
sponge farming research. The project has been developed with
substantial State and Commonwealth government investment and
was one of three Queensland innovative initiatives highlighted
by Premier Anna Bligh at the launch of Q-Tropics – Queensland
Tropical Expertise Strategy. ...
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Environment
Minister announces multimillion dollar boost to CReefs
An
influx of resources worth a total of $2.7 million to support
the ambitious CReefs project that is systematically surveying
life on Australian reefs has been announced by the Minister
for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts the Hon Peter
Garrett MP. ...
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