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As in July and August a slightly edited/abbreviated version of the main monthly update that is sent out by email is being posted here. Hopefully it will provide a more permanent reference for members, non-members and anyone wanting to know … Continue reading
ALGAE Dictyosphaeria sp. Padina sp. – leafy alga. Halimeda sp. Calcareous alga (green) Lithophyllum sp. – calcareous alga (pink) Cystoseira sp. Galaxaura sp. – red alga in Rhodophyta group Colpomenia sp. (puffy green-brown alga) Jania sp. – similar to Galaxaura. CORALS Goniastrea aspera (honeycomb coral) Acropora millepora (bushy staghorn coral) Platygyra sinensis (brain coral) … Continue reading
Wow! What a great day we had for our low tide walk at Geoffrey Bay in August. Better promotion of the event in the Townsville Bulletin paid off with at least double our usual number of participants, including several holiday-makers. … Continue reading
A few hours before we gathered outside the Council’s sustainability centre on the Pallarenda road the temperature had dropped to 7.3C – but that did not stop an excellent roll-up of 18 members and friends. It was a special pleasure … Continue reading
A few weeks ago our secretary Beth received an enquiry from a Black River resident who had observed some small mammals, at least three, on his property. His hope that they might be musky rat kangaroos sounded exciting but sadly … Continue reading
August field trip – this SUNDAY 10th AUGUST: One of the lowest tides of the year occurs this Sunday. Join marine biologist, Jackie Wolstenholme, to explore Geoffrey Bay as the receding tide uncovers hidden treasures. No-one needs to leap out of bed early for this … Continue reading
The following article is compiled, with permission, from a brochure issued by the community group Citizens Against Mining Ben Lomond (CAMBL). CAMBL is focused on preventing the reopening of the Ben Lomond mine because of the safety and environmental threats … Continue reading
Two postgraduate students from James Cook University have each received a 2014 Wildlife Queensland award to support their research. Laura Brannelly, from the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, is exploring the immune response of endangered amphibian species to … Continue reading
An important invitation from NQCC On Wednesday 23rd July, 5 Australian senators will be in Townsville conducting hearings into the adequacy of the Australian and Queensland governments’ efforts to stop the rapid decline of the Great Barrier Reef. Some of … Continue reading
July field trip – Rowes Bay – This Sunday from 8.30am: Sunday’s excursion will look at the Rowes Bay wetlands boardwalk behind the Council’s Sustainability Centre, before moving on to follow the ethno-botanical trail up Jezzine’s Garabarra Hill. Meeting time and place: … Continue reading