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Voyage finds healthy islands in the Coral Sea Marine Park
Monday 7 September 2026
A recent expedition to the central Coral Sea Marine Park has found healthy island ecosystems and thriving seabird populations, with varied results from coral reefs still recovering from heat stress
A recent expedition to the central Coral Sea Marine Park has found healthy island ecosystems and thriving seabird populations, with varied results from coral reefs still recovering from heat stress
New white paper explores future of environmental DNA (eDNA) in marine park management
Monday 31 August 2026
Parks Australia and the Minderoo Foundation have developed a White Paper to explore how environmental DNA (eDNA) is seeking to strengthen the monitoring and management of our nation’s marine parks.
Parks Australia and the Minderoo Foundation have developed a White Paper to explore how environmental DNA (eDNA) is seeking to strengthen the monitoring and management of our nation’s marine parks.
Seabirds benefit from weed-free nesting grounds as Parks prepares for H5 bird flu
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Seabirds nesting on an island in the Coral Sea Marine Park are already benefitting from an ecological restoration project as Parks Australia prepares for H5 avian influenza (bird flu).
Seabirds nesting on an island in the Coral Sea Marine Park are already benefitting from an ecological restoration project as Parks Australia prepares for H5 avian influenza (bird flu).
Investing in the long-term health of Australian Marine Parks
Thursday 13 August 2026
Applications are now open for a fifth round of the Our Marine Parks Grants program, with a total of $5.6 million made available by the Australian Government.
Applications are now open for a fifth round of the Our Marine Parks Grants program, with a total of $5.6 million made available by the Australian Government.
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