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CoralWatch

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3365 3127

Address: CoralWatch, QBI, The University of Queensland 4072 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.coralwatch.org

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25.01.2022 Sex on the reef live on TV on 4 and 6 December! ABC and Screen Australia will broadcast live from the Great Barrier Reef one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles unfold the once-yearly phenomenon of the majestic mass coral spawn. #citizenscience #CitSci #savethereef #savethereeffromhome #greatbarrierreef #coral #reef #coralspawning

25.01.2022 Some tips to help you do your laundry in a more environmentally friendlier way to help save the reef.

25.01.2022 Hi Monique here again. We are very excited and privileged to also have International underwater and fashion photographer, @Jellan Merlant-Pilonchery, on board our CoralWatch Volunteer Production team for Operation Eilish, De Niro & Harington. #Jellan has created beautiful images locally and all around the world for the past decade. For us, he captured some wonderful underwater footage of our #CoralWatchers in action off Lady Musgrave Island and conducted behind the scenes i...nterviews with everyone at Coonarr Beach. Like the rest of the crew, Jellan has volunteered his talent without charge for the sake of the reef. Thank you so much Jellan, for joining our watch If you are reading this and want to know how you can help watch out for the reef, in the water or from home, visit www.coralwatch.org, share this post, ‘Like' us on Facebook and invite your friends to like us too! We need you too #billieeilish, #robertdeniro & #kitharington. #comejoinourwatch #coralwatch #savereefs #eyesfortheocean #greatbarrierreef #coral #queenslandscience #QBI #universityofqueensland #citizenscience #CitSci

24.01.2022 Having a blast! What a great group of new CoralWatch Ambassadors! Exciting to meet our previous Ambassadors this arvo and introduce our new team members. UQ Moreton Bay Research Station and Study Centre The University of Queensland Queensland Brain Institute

22.01.2022 Come join our Watch! Hi, it is Monique inviting you all to 'Come and Join our Watch'. The Bundy community has already lend their faces to this new CoralWatch campaign, please lend your face and voice too and help to protect our reefs. Like us on Facebook and invite your friends to like us too. Help to grow our community. And, help to convince #BillieEilish, #RobertDeNiro and #KitHarington to also 'Join our Watch' and lend their faces, voices and songs!... #comejoinourwatch #protectthereef #greatbarrierreef #citizenscience #coralwatch #citsci #saveouroceans #qbi #theuniversityofqueensland #queenslandscience Elijah’s World Billie Eilish Kit Harington - Jon Snow Robert De Niro Fans

22.01.2022 Happy Thursday everybody, it is Monique here! Please join me in thanking our ‘Film Colourist’, Justin McDonald, with a ‘like’ or a ’thank you’ in the comments for once again generously donating his time and expertise pro-bono to help us help the reef. What is a colourist I hear you ask? Well it’s exactly as it sounds. Juzzy is the person who can control the colour of the footage in post production. A bit like what you can do on your phone when you ‘Edit’ a photo - although a ...lot more advanced and controllable. Why would we want to change the colour I hear you ask? Well in this case we didn’t want to. We’ll leave that for the tourism and other commercial entity ads ha ha. We wanted it to look as authentic and true to life as possible. But with the high quality digital cameras Damien and Jellan were shooting with, all the footage is captured in what is technically referred to as ‘Raw Format’. This means all the visual information is there but it looks really bland and ugly. It needs someone with Juzzy’s skill to make that happen. So there you go, a little bit of a sneak peek behind the production curtain to see how they do it! And Juzzy, thank you so much for joining our watch! If you are reading this and want to know how you can help watch out for the reef, in the water or from home, visit www.coralwatch.org, share this post, ‘LIKE' us on Facebook and invite your friends to like us too! We need you too Billie Eilish, Robert De Niro. & Kit Harington - Jon Snow #comejoinourwatch #coralwatch #savereefs #eyesfortheocean #greatbarrierreef #coral #reef #queenslandscience #QBI #savereefsfromhome #universityofqueensland #citizenscience #CitSci #billieeilish #RobertDeNiro #kitharington

20.01.2022 Have a look at our latest article in Cosmos magazine. Professor Justin Marshall, CoralWatch founder explaining about CoralWatch, citizen science and adressing the real issue of climate change

19.01.2022 Hi, Monique here. Our young local Bundaberg hero is back in the news. Seven-year-old Elijah Richardson is cleaning up the beaches on his doorstep and asks people to stop littering after collecting hundreds of cigarette butts in a matter of days. Many butts he picks up are only 15 steps away from the bin! Elijah became a self-made eco warrior by chance after becoming increasingly concerned by the amount of litter he saw near waterways. He talks to and learns from conservation ...groups like #CoralWatch and Tangaroa Blue Foundation. You can follow Elijah’s story on his page Elijah’s World https://www.bundabergnow.com//09/22/elijah-richardson-lit/ https://www.facebook.com/bundabergnow/videos/1550406935304663/?vh=e&extid=6uhmVnFUx9vX6o9i #citizenscienc #coral #reef #greatbarrierreef #queenslandscience #QBI #savereefs #savereefsfromhome #comejoinourwatch

16.01.2022 CORALWATCH Ambassador Natalie Lobartolo takes Elijah out for a snorkel. Elijah is one of faces for our Come join our Watch Campaign. We also hope that the faces of #billieeilish, #kitharington and #RobertDeNiro will support our campaign and help look after the reef. #citizenscience #reef #comejoinourwatch Elijah’s World

14.01.2022 Hi, it is Monique. It is amazing how many people are supporting our Operation Billie Eilish, Kit Harington - Jon Snow and Robert De Niro. This time I like to introduce Lukas Russell who is another professional that works pro bono and really hard behind the scenes. Lukas is working with our agency partner, Brainheart, to help motivate more people to support #CoralWatch in our goal of watching out for the reef. Lukas, thank you so much for joining our watch ... If you are reading this and want to know how you can help watch out for the reef, in the water or from home, visit www.coralwatch.org, share this post, ‘Like' us on Facebook and invite your friends to like us too! We need you too #billieeilish, #robertdeniro & #kitharington. #comejoinourwatch #coralwatch #savereefs #eyesfortheocean #greatbarrierreef #coral #queenslandscience #QBI #savereefsfromhome #universityofqueensland #citizenscience #CitSci

11.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS: Concept designs revealed for world-first coral ‘ark’. Great Barrier Reef Legacy is working with Traditional Owners, industry and corporate ...partners, research collaborators, government organisations and tourism operators, to establish the world's first Living Coral Biobank. This ambitious project will preserve the genetic biodiversity of hard coral species by collecting and maintaining living samples of some 800 species worldwide. Importantly, this endeavour will compliment and value-adds to global research and restoration efforts, including activities to rehabilitate habitats and help corals to adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. The facility will be located at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef in Port Douglas, Australia. Designed by Australian firm Contreras Earl Architecture who has ties to the region, along with leading engineering and sustainability consultants Arup and Werner Sobek, the primary goal of the facility is to keep alive and nurture over 800 species of the world’s hard corals. The new building typology a ‘living ark’ will be the only dedicated facility of its kind in the world. Through its innovative design and engineering it will be a world leader in next-generation renewable energy design, creating optimal conditions for coral storage while minimising energy consumption and solar gain. The Living Coral Biobank is the only project that can secure the living biodiversity of the world’s coral species immediately, says Dr Dean Miller, Living Coral Biobank Project Director and Managing Director of Great Barrier Reef Legacy. To ensure this priceless living collection is held in perpetuity for generations to come we need the world’s most advanced facility that also promises to use only renewable energy sources and function with optimum efficiency, while also creating an unforgettable visitor experience - and that’s exactly what this design delivers! One of the lead architects, Rafael Contreras said: This project brings with it a profound responsibility to consider the impact of architecture and the construction industry on the natural world. As one of the world’s major contributors of CO2 emissions and associated climate change, it is essential that the construction industry be encouraged by architects towards carbon neutrality. The Living Coral Biobank is an opportunity to set a global benchmark for sustainable outcomes and zero-carbon goals as well as creating a world-leading conservation and education facility. The ambition for this project is to create a beacon for environmental awareness a centre of hope, learning and wonder. Amanda McKenzie, CEO of the The Climate Council said: The Biobank building will be of immense importance for coral conservation and the community of Port Douglas. As an education, research and design experience, it will contribute to the town’s resilience, development and enhance its worldwide recognition as the gateway to the world’s ever-more precious resource that is the Great Barrier Reef. The Climate Council applauds this wonderful initiative. For more on this exciting project visit our website: www.coralbiobank.org Enth Degree, Hemingway's Brewery FNQ, GBRMPA, Crystalbrook SuperYacht Marina - Port Douglas, Seagate, Australian Geographic, Karmagawa, JCU: James Cook University, Australia, UTS: University of Technology Sydney, Australian Museum, Queensland Museum, Visit Queensland, Australia, Australia.com, Queensland Tourism & Events, Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Expeditions, Cairns Marine, Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation, Queensland Trust for Nature, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Coral Restoration Foundation, Richard Branson MONA - Museum of Old and New Art, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, WWF-Australia, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Douglas Shire Council

11.01.2022 And CoralWatching....

11.01.2022 Hi everyone, it is Monique here. Meet yet another of our team working on 'Operation Eilish, De Niro & Harington', Anastasia Yves Lihou. 'Annie' is behind the design of the graphics elements of the campaign. Like everyone else, she is providing her skills and passion pro bono Thank you Annie for joining our watch If you are reading this and want to know how you can help watch out for the reef, in the water or from home, visit www.coralwatch.org, share this post, ‘Like' u...s on Facebook and please invite your friends to like us too! We need you too #billieeilish, #robertdeniro & #kitharington. #comejoinourwatch #coralwatch #savereefs #eyesfortheocean #greatbarrierreef #coral #queenslandscience #QBI #universityofqueensland #citizenscience #CitSci Billie Eilish Robert De Niro. Kit Harington - Jon Snow

10.01.2022 Hi again everybody, it is Monique here! The prefect day to introduce you to another of our wonderful production people working hard behind the scenes (pro bono like all other heroes) in support of our Operation Billie Eilish Robert De Niro. And Kit Harington - Jon Snow @Trelise Blade, is our audio production producer from Cutting Edge who is the organisational brain behind,... our Sound Designer Mike Lange who you met last time. Together they take our wonderful but disparate CoralWatcher voices and add Music and ambience to create something a bit special that we will show you in time. Trelise, thank you so much for joining our watch! If you are reading this and want to know how you can help watch out for the reef, in the water or from home, visit www.coralwatch.org, share this post, ‘Like' us on Facebook and invite your friends to like us too! We need you too #billieeilish, #robertdeniro & #kitharington. #comejoinourwatch #coralwatch #savereefs #eyesfortheocean #greatbarrierreef #coral #queenslandscience #QBI #savereefsfromhome #universityofqueensland #citizenscience #CitSci

10.01.2022 Hi, Monique here! Karen and I are kicking off our 4th #CoralWatch Ambassador workshop....so exciting! This time we have 6 local Ambassadors to help reach out in the #brisbane, #moretonbay region. WELCOME Emma, Hayley, Rama, Take, Phebe & Yohana. We are at beautiful North Stradbroke Island at the UQ Moreton Bay Research Station and Study Centre. Proudly supported by Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd, Queensland Government and The University of Queensland. ... #citizenscience #reef #moretonbay #portofbrisbane #universityofqueensland #QBI #coralbleaching #joinourwatch

07.01.2022 Hi Monique here, Tonight a very special night...CoralWatch Ambassador Awards 2019-2020. They went to: OUTREACH: Ambassador Amber EDUCATION: Ambassador Rebecca Coulombe OUTREACH: Ambassador Melinda Ingram... We are sooo proud of and all the other what you have achieved this year!!! Thank you all, without you we couldnt do what we do! #CORALWATCH #citizenscience #comejoinourwatch #coral #portofbrisbane #ladyelliotisland #queenslandscience #qbi #theuniversityofqueensland #UQ #queenslandgovernment

04.01.2022 It is hot in the Caribbean. Sra temperatures are already 1 degree Celcius above average and corals are struggling. Are you on a Caribbean Island? Please get out theur with a coral health chart and measure coral colour as a n indicator for coral health. It is simple and anyone can do it. Visit our website for more details www.coralwatch.org #citizenscience #coralbleaching #coralwatch #coral #reef #caribbean #comejoinourwatch

03.01.2022 WATCH OUT FOR THE REEF FROM HOME. Check out these 9 simple ways to help save the reef ... and save yourself money as well. Changing your behaviour = changing the world. #comejoinourwatch #savethereeffromhome #savemoney

02.01.2022 Waters in the Caribbean are heating. Signs of coral bleaching at the Cayman Islands. How is your local reef doing? Get out there with a coral health chart, upload your data and tell us how healthy your reef is! Www.coralwatch.org

01.01.2022 Welcome to the new CoralWatch Ambassadors! This week, the citizen science program CoralWatch held their annual workshop at the Station. CoralWatch provides the ...opportunity for passionate people, who care about corals and reef conservation, to learn about coral health monitoring, data collection, reefs health and how to deliver positive messages to inspire and educate audiences about the importance of reefs. The program welcomed sixteen new Ambassadors that will be volunteering for a range of events aimed at educating and reaching out to the public. Photos by Karen Johnson. See more