Port Curtis Seagrass Restoration

05/02/2022

Once considered the ugly duckling of environmental conservation, seagrass is emerging as a powerful tool for climate action! 🌱

A marine scientist, Carlos M. Duarte details the incredible things this oceanic hero does for our planet 🌎

📝Make sure to watch Carlos’ TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/carlos_m_duarte_the_unexpected_underwater_plant_fighting_climate_change

14/12/2021

Meet seagrass, the humble green hero keeping our Reef strong. It might look and smell like seaweed, but this fast-growing plant is more closely related to a palm tree!

Find out what other secrets the super-powered seagrass is hiding here: http://ow.ly/Ta3C50H7Lme

📷 Jayne Jenkins, Ocean Image Bank

04/12/2021

27/11/2021

Registrations required
Email enquires to [email protected]

24/11/2021

Learn about the remarkable properties of seagrass and how it is helping in the fight against climate change with Bitesize KS2 Sustainability.

05/06/2021

On Sunday 13 June, head over to the to be a part of a free community event for all the family. The Sustainability and Science Showcase highlights the latest research, actions and ideas to help Queenslanders do their bit to protect the planet. CQU CMERC will be there discussing their exciting citizen science project and their research into seagrass flowering for restoration.

• Find out why being sustainable matters and what practical tips you can try
• Hear from scientists and community sustainability experts
• Discover other Queensland citizen science projects
• Learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and pledge to do your bit to address global challenges like climate change.
You can browse the interactive exhibits, attend information sessions or try QuestaGame’s citizens science app for recording species in a tour of South Bank. For children, there will be wildlife to meet and science and art workshops.
Check out the page and the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/155238209854168 for more information!

05/06/2021

It's festival time! Come and visit us this Sunday at Toondoon Botanic Gardens for Ecofest 2021. At the CQU CMERC stand we will have some live seagrass, flowers and seeds, and this year the Seagrass sculptures are telling a new story...... See you there.

23/05/2021

What better way to end National Volunteer Week than out on the seagrass meadows. A big thank you to all our volunteers. You all make such a difference and constantly amaze us with your enthusiasm. #

15/03/2021

Check out the difference in Awoonga Dam's water level from 2018 to 2021. *Photos taken at Boynedale Bush Camp. Click to view full image.