Protecting the Great Barrier Reef, One Starfish at a Time | Ingrid Martinson – 2024 North American Scholar
Ingrid Martinson – 2024 North American Scholar Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society The COTS Problem Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS) are fascinating creatures – boasting up to 21 spiny arms, they are the only venomous starfish species and are native to...
Set Sail for Success: INLOC’s Maritime Training Pathways
The maritime industry is full of opportunities, whether you’re looking to work on commercial vessels, start a marine-based business, or build a long-term career at sea. At INLOC, we provide tailored maritime training to equip students with the skills and...
Tackling Australia’s Feral Pig Crisis: A Look at the National Feral Pig Action Plan 2021-2031
Australia’s natural landscapes and ecosystems are world-renowned for their beauty and biodiversity, but they are under constant threat from invasive species, including feral pigs. With an estimated 13.5 million feral pigs roaming the nation, these animals wreak havoc...
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef: Insights from the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Control Program
The Great Barrier Reef, an expansive ecosystem comprising over 3,000 reefs across 344,000 square kilometres of marine park and renowned for its immense biodiversity and awe-inspiring beauty, faces an ongoing ecological threat: the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTS)....