by Michelle Barry | Oct 13, 2026 | Caring for the Reef, Conservation
Caring for the Reef Coral bleaching is back in the news every summer, and a strong El Niño means it will be again this year. Here is what bleaching actually is, what the latest science says about the Great Barrier Reef, and what it means if you are planning a trip....
by Michelle Barry | Sep 21, 2026 | Caring for the Reef, Conservation
Caring for the Reef Coral is an animal, and plenty of things on the reef eat it. Most of them have been doing it for millions of years without causing any harm at all. 2 of them, in the wrong numbers, can strip a reef. Here is the difference — and what our team...
by Michelle Barry | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog, Conservation, Updates
Quick answer: what are Fitzroy Island’s planned burns? Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) periodically carries out planned burns in Fitzroy Island National Park as part of its ongoing conservation management and hazard reduction program. The most...
by Michelle Barry | May 29, 2026 | Conservation
Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef: What's Happening and How You Can HelpClimate change is the single greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef. There have been six mass bleaching events since 2016. The 2024 event had the largest footprint ever recorded. In...
