Phebe Fidge reflects on the 7th International Marine Conservation Congress in Cape Town From the townships that encircle a pulsing metropolis to the wild Cape with its dramatic cliffs and turbulent shores, Cape Town is alive with an irresistible rhythm that shakes the soul of excited travellers. It is a rhythm that stirs and inspires,Read more
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Using innovative coastal restoration practices – the role of biopolymers in ecological restoration As global efforts intensify to restore our rapidly declining coastal ecosystems, the search for innovative, sustainable solutions becomes paramount. Coastal wetlands, such as mangrove forests and saltmarshes, provide various benefits including protection from storm surges and climate change mitigation. While coastal wetlandsRead more
A unique opportunity to explore bug diversity Avalon Coastal Complex – just north of Geelong, Victoria – was historically full of thriving coastal wetlands, with vast saltmarshes, natural mudflats and seagrass meadows just offshore. However, many of these coastal ecosystems were lost due to the construction of a large-scale salt works, when much of theRead more
Image credit: Rekam Nusantara Foundation Nipuni Perera reflects on her experience at an insightful blue carbon workshop held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The high integrity blue carbon market technical workshop held in Jakarta (11 – 14th June) was indeed an unforgettable experience to explore the depths, opportunities, and risks of blue carbon markets. The workshop wasRead more
Phebe Fidge reflects on research highlights, new developments, and reasons to be hopeful in the coastal restoration space following the ACRN Symposium in Sydney. It was an absolute gift to attend the third meeting of the Australasian Coastal Restoration Network (ACRN) Symposium in Sydney (Gadigal Country) a couple of weeks ago (28 – 30 June,Read more
Project PageStorymap As we wrap up our second year, we reflect on exciting steps forward, lessons learned and community connections for our Regenerating Our Coasts program. Join our quest to explore how biodegradable, 3D-printed structures can be used to rejuvenate coastlines across Western Port and Port Phillip Bays (Victoria). Muddy boots & established roots: AnRead more
Coastal wetlands are the kidneys of the planet, filtering pollutants from our waterways. Their extraordinary ability to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and lock it away for millennia makes them a weapon in the fight against climate change. Coastal wetlands also support a wide range of biodiversity, providing critical feeding grounds for migratory birdsRead more
We are pleased to launch a new nation-wide survey exploring the views of Australian landholders on coastal wetland restoration. This survey aims to understand opportunities to upscale coastal restoration projects in Australia under existing blue carbon methods, as well emerging blue carbon markets. At present, Australia has only one approved method for coastal wetland restorationRead more
Wetlands are recognised globally for their ability to mitigate climate change by sequestering and storing carbon in their plants and soils. This is why coastal wetlands have been nicknamed ‘blue carbon ecosystems’, with their freshwater counterparts being referred to as ‘teal carbon ecosystems’. While the value of these systems is enhanced by the multitude ofRead more
It’s October in the Northern Territory and the air sweats in anticipation of the monsoon rains. A warm sea breeze tussles the grasses of the floodplains, and eucalyptus trees explode in bushels of red against a roaring blue sky. This is a landscape that has inspired connection for tens of thousands of years. It isRead more
