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A healthy Acropora coral reef in Palau, western Pacific Ocean. Liam Lachs

November 29, 2024

Corals can adapt to warming oceans, but not fast enough – new research

Liam Lachs, Newcastle University; Adriana Humanes, Newcastle University; James Guest, Newcastle University, and Peter J Mumby, The University of Queensland

Natural selection won’t keep pace with global warming if the Paris climate agreement isn’t realised.

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April 23, 2020

If we can put a man on the Moon, we can save the Great Barrier Reef

Paul Hardisty, Australian Institute of Marine Science; Christian Roth, CSIRO; Damien Burrows, James Cook University; David Mead, Australian Institute of Marine Science; Ken Anthony, Australian Institute of Marine Science; Line K Bay, Australian Institute of Marine Science; Mark Gibbs, Queensland University of Technology, and Peter J Mumby, The University of Queensland

Restoring the reef represents one of the most significant science and technology challenges in the history of nature conservation.

The GBR Foundation fills a gap in funding research that might be seen as too much of a risk by other agencies. AAP Image/Alison Godfrey

September 5, 2018

Great Barrier Reef Foundation chief scientist: science will lie at the heart of our decisions

Peter J Mumby, The University of Queensland

Federal Labor has pledged to withdraw the A$443 million given to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. But the foundation’s decisions are led by science, and free of undue influence, its chief scientist says.

Some reefs are strong sources of coral larvae. Peter Mumby

November 29, 2017

How we found 112 ‘recovery reefs’ dotted through the Great Barrier Reef

Peter J Mumby, The University of Queensland

A new study identifies dozens of individual reefs on the Great Barrier Reef that are especially important for coral larvae dispersal and which could help the entire ecosystem bounce back.

What has your ocean done for you recently? Lots, actually. AAP

June 8, 2011

Do we value our oceans?

Peter J Mumby, The University of Queensland

Whether it’s sailing across turquoise waters, admiring a sea view or being able to pop a shrimp on the barbie, on World Oceans Day it is fitting to reflect on how most people derive some benefit from our…

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