Palm Island Group

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Management Project - Community led reduction of gross pollution in the dry tropics region, Queensland

A community network will protect, restore and enhance areas of high environmental and cultural value in the Townsville and Palm Island regions, including part of the Bowling Green Bay Ramsar Wetland. Works will include the identification of priority marine debris hotspots and works in the Manbarra cultural heritage site. (Text from Caring for our Country funding - accessed 21 February 2012)

People involved: Sea Turtle Foundation Ltd.

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ECOS article: Take a dive for conservation on the Great Barrier Reef

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www.ecosmagazine.com/paper/EC12166.htm
This article describes a new research project "Recovery of the Reef", run by EarthWatch Australia and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, which hopes to use volunteer divers to assist with survey and monitoring of coral reef disease.

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Management Project - Engaging Australians in reef monitoring and conservation

The scope of Reef Check Australia programs will be expanded by undertaking Indigenous volunteer training on Palm Island, new reef health monitoring programs on the Ningaloo Coast and around Fraser Island, cleaning up marine debris in Moreton Bay, delivering volunteer training in reef health monitoring methods and implementing new community participation programs. (Text from Caring for our Country funding - accessed 16 February 2012)

People involved: Reef Check Foundation Ltd

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  • Reef Check Australia
    Reef Check Australia is a not-for-profit environmental organisation that engages the Australian community in coral reef conservation. They are part of a global network of volunteers who regularly monitor and report on reef health. Reef Check Australia aims to protect and help to rehabilitate Australia's coral reefs through community education and scientific research.
    www.reefcheckaustralia.org/

Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE

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www.barrierreef.tafe.qld.gov.au
The Barrier Reef TAFE is the largest provider of vocational education and training in North Queensland. Courses include Certificate II-IV & Diploma in Conservation and Land Management.

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