Ningaloo Reef
A state-first trial was trying to save WA’s prized reefs, until a cyclone threatened months of hard work
Millions of coral eggs and embryos during two separate spawning events – one in Exmouth and the other in Coral Bay – to save the reefs after a mass bleaching event. But Cyclone Narelle threatened to derail the project.
- Holly Thompson
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Giant squid among creatures of the deep hiding off WA’s Ningaloo Coast, research reveals
Curtin University researchers have detected a range of marine life near one of WA’s most famous natural attractions – including the elusive and rarely photographed giant squid.
- Holly Thompson
This Aussie teen works with major film stars. Now she’s swimming with whale sharks
Alyla Browne hasn’t even started her final year of school, but she’s doing her own underwater stunts.
- Bridget McManus
Fears for Ningaloo, World Heritage sites in pushback against Santos’ drilling plans
According to Santos’ own modelling, the “remote” worst-case scenario for hydrocarbon spills could reach as far south as Shark Bay, or a few hundred kilometres south of Timor-Leste.
- Hamish Hastie
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How Tim Winton hopes to inspire a generation of ‘ocean defenders’
It is with perfect timing that the first children’s book the acclaimed Australian author has produced in 20 years is about to be released next week.
- Victoria Laurie
‘Globally significant’ Exmouth Gulf to be transformed into marine park
The historic announcement comes after years of work, and is the recommendation of a taskforce that consulted the community, businesses, traditional owners and conservation groups.
- Holly Thompson
Selective schools coaching a burden on young students
The design of the selective testing system has normalised the commercialisation of coaching, making it a necessary part of the schooling pathway. But does it really help the students it’s meant to benefit?
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Record-breaking coral bleaching lays waste to WA’s most prized reefs
A wave of coral mortality has circumnavigated the globe and finally devastated what was previously considered resilient, including the state’s most famous reef.
- Emma Young
‘You realise your children are probably never going to see Ningaloo the way you saw it’
The west-coast reef has largely escaped the curse of coral bleaching that has blighted the Great Barrier Reef. This year, that’s changed.
- Bianca Hall
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- Environmental protection
German industrial giant dumps Exmouth Gulf project after fierce fight
For many years, the West Australian community has battled against the industrialisation of the area known as Ningaloo’s nursery. They’re now celebrating a “major win”.
- Emma Young