Natural and Built Environments

Looking after Country

Proud Kamilaroi woman and environmental scientist, JCU Alumni Merinda Walters, has combined her love of science and art to create a children’s book, “Ngarrangarra-li Guru-Mayuu: Looking After Country”. Merinda’s book shares knowledge of native and invasive species, and encourages kids in regional or remote areas to explore their environment and help look after Country.

Environmental Management

Karumba in the Gulf of Carpentaria at sunset.

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Planting seeds of connection

JCU Alumni and Environmental Officer, Brandan Espe, tells us why it’s important to branch out and cultivate connections as we care for our natural world.

Women on the water

As part of the Great Reef Census, the Reef Women expedition harnessed the power of citizen science. JCU Senior Researcher Dr. Katie Chartrand shares the discoveries her team made along the remote Ribbon Reefs.

In a lecture theatre, no one can hear you scream

If the idea of parasites, like those in Ridley Scott’s Alien, gives you shivers — be warned that the reality of having to learn about the real thing can be far worse.

Landscapes and Waterscapes

Are roads ruining nature?

Roads help to connect communities, but they are leaving habitats in fragments. JCU PhD Candidate Jayden Engert is researching methods to mitigate the environmental impacts of road expansion.

A baby shark study

Jodie has always wanted to be a prominent voice for women in science, aside from leading a large research program working with baby sharks in French Polynesia.

Biodiversity is the spice of life

Biodiversity is often synonymous with the wild side of the animal kingdom. But the more tame side of biodiversity, like sugar cane and cattle, plays an equally important role for life on earth as well.

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