World Lake Day: Why Lakes Matter

World Lake Day: Why Lakes Matter

Last week, on the 27th of August, we celebrated World Lake Day – a day that is recognized and celebrated by the United Nations. Lakes are more than just beautiful places to swim, fish, or relax. They are beautiful, powerful parts of nature that help keep our...
Combating Sand and Dust Storms

Combating Sand and Dust Storms

Every year on 12 July, the world observes the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms: a timely opportunity to raise awareness about one of the planet’s less visible, yet highly destructive environmental challenges that affects millions of lives globally....
Dugong & Seagrass

Dugong & Seagrass

Article by Ella Humphreys Dugong & Seagrass Dugong Since my last article about turtles, I have become curious about the dugongs and seagrasses in Moreton Bay. I had to learn more and want to share what I researched and learned with you.  Dugongs belong to the...
Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles

Article by Ella Humphreys When I first swam alongside a green sea turtle around Lady Elliot Island, I was struck by the slow and easy way it pulled itself through the water with its front flippers. It moved above a coral and seagrass meadow teeming with fish of all...