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The Reef whiteout

Students from Mansfield High School are leading the way in the challenge to save the Great Barrier Reef.

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WHITEOUT - Queensland school students explore ways to address the decline of the Great Barrier Reef from climate change

In response to the imminent threat of climate change to Australia’s iconic coral reefs, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, in collaboration with University of Queensland, launches Whiteout, a new public awareness campaign specifically targeting Queensland school students.

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Reopening of Heron Island Research Station

Already in strong partnership with the University of Queensland, GBRF is positioned to continue its support for essential research into the Great Barrier Reef to ensure its survival in the future.

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whiteout panel forum

"Now You See It Now You Don't" panel forum from whiteout at the Ideas Festival

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whiteout Coral Reefs 101

Introductory lecture on coral reefs and the threats they face

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ABC Australian Story

"Heat of the Moment". A story on the career of Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg

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Great Barrier Reef Foundation

It's Beautiful. It's Fragile. It's at risk.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest, most pristine, continuous coral reef archipelago on earth. Covering an area of 344,000 square kilometres, these iconic reefs are inextricably linked with Australia’s national identity.

The effects of climate change are already being felt on the Reef. Each summer brings with it the risk of another bleaching event. Some corals will survive. Some won’t.

The Great Barrier Reef Foundation is an independent investor in science that will maximise the sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef. Working in partnership with business, science, government and philanthropy, the Foundation funds research that addresses threats and finds solutions to protect and preserve the Reef.