Reef Ecologic

NEW SCIENTIFIC PAPER- research of fish and coral using citizen science tools including Eye on the Reef, iNaturalist, video transects and eDNA methodology on a breakwater in Sri Lanka. https://lnkd.in/gZggi46k

Call for military to prioritise citizen science and global climate action. Dr Adam Smith, Adjunct Professor at JCU is calling for the military to become more involved in environmental research and climate action through participation in citizen science projects.  “While scientists face limitations in data collection due to constraints in time, funding, and manpower, the military possesses ample skills, resources and an increasing interest in environmental security,” said Dr Smith. Engagement in citizen science projects by defence entities offers both regional and personal advantages. These include enhanced community, scientific, and policy knowledge, as well as personal benefits such as improved health and well-being, heightened scientific literacy, and positive shifts in attitudes and behaviours, particularly regarding environmental stewardship and climate action. A co-author of the paper Admiral Piyal De Silva (Retd) said “Military possesses a greater strength that is achieved through tangible and intangible resource. There is a tremendous synergy for mitigation and response when civil capacities are combined with such might” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gq3rdYqu James Cook University Reef Ecologic #citizenscience #climateaction #military #globalaction #environmental #stewardship

On Saturday 7th September Jacinta attended the book launch of Iain McCalman’s latest book, ‘John Busst - Bohemian artist and saviour of reef and rainforest’. The event was held at Ninney Rise Historic House, the birthplace of reef and rainforest stewardship. At Reef Ecologic we are taking this opportunity to further connect with the important work of John Busst and continue the reef stewardship by replicating the 1967 Ellison Reef surveys, 60 years on. We aim to involve the community, scientists and Traditional Owners in this momentous event. Australian Marine Conservation Society Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Please visit our website for more information on how you can get involved.  https://lnkd.in/gvcn2ngT #reefstewardship #conservation #historic #ecologicalsurveys #booklaunch #inspirational

A short article on our recent surveys following a rich history of Ellison Reef and meeting with the Traditional owners of the Mandubarra land and sea country. #marineconservation #TraditionalOwners #EllisonReef #Reefstewardship #citizenscience

Do you have some great ideas on a leadership course for North Queenslanders. Add you voice to Australian Rural Leadership Foundation discussions in person on Monday or online with this quiz. https://lnkd.in/gQ4d2JJT

Sharing a scientific and community perspective about declining health of corals at Picnic Bay, Yunbenun (Magnetic) island and the need for urgent action on emissions. Humans are the biggest threat and the biggest hope for the future Magnetic Island Community Development Association Healthy Waters Partnership for the Dry Tropics James Cook University TropWATER: JCU's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research Australian Institute of Marine Science Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Reef Check Australia North Queensland Conservation Council Townsville Enterprise (TEL) Townsville City Council

Leadership matters and the opportunity to have a conversation with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation CEO Matt Linnegar, FARLF and his team and other stakeholders is amazing for North Queensland. Monday 26 August 1:30-3pm at Mecure Hotel Townsville. The Reef Ecologic team of Adam, Jo and Jacinta and Associates will be attending and please join the leaders and change makers who care.

DAY 6- the final individual action is to 'Give time and money to things you care about' with Paul Hardisty. We support MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Reef Check Australia, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, iNaturalist, Citizens of the Reef, Reef Restoration Foundation, Australian Citizen Science Association, MangroveWatch, Reef Life Survey, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and many other NFPs and social enterprises that are helping with time and money through collaborations and projects because we care. Today I ask these organisations who they support and who supports them how to show the importance linkages of community, business and our planet.

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Reef Ecologic is a certified B Corporation, also known as a business for good. A B Corp certification measures a company’s entire social and environmental impact, scoring on their governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. We were previously certified in 2020 with an impact score of 97.5. Four years later, and we have increased our impact score to 108.6! This proves that Reef Ecologic continues to strive to create a better planet for all. How will you play your part for our planet today? https://lnkd.in/g6eEx9wp #bcorporation #science #environment #ocean #sustainability #ecofriendly