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Lace corals around Lizard Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lace-corals-around-lizard-island/

Due to over exploitation for economic uses, stylasterids are considered threatened with extinction. After 33 dives to 29 sites around Lizard Island and the outer reef, Dr Daniela Pica preliminarily identified the presence of up to 11 species.

Published 09 September 2019

Lizard Island coral Cnidaria
What is our gas problem?
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/classroom-activities/gas-problem/

Watch a short animation that explains what greenhouses gases are, where they come from and why they can be a big problem.

Published 17 November 2020

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Capturing climate change
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/classroom-activities/capturing-climate-change/

Engage with our online exhibition Capturing Climate Change and discuss the causes and effects of, and solutions to, climate change.

Published 18 December 2020

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Impacts of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/classroom-activities/climate-change-coral-reef/

Watch Dr Anne Hoggett and Dr Lyle Vail share their observations of recent bleaching and coral recovery around Lizard Island.

Published 24 November 2020

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Current Research Volunteers
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/current-research-volunteers/

Researchers - contact LIRS if you want to be put in touch with any of the people listed below.

Published 25 September 2018

Lizard Island research AMRI volunteer
Great Barrier Reef
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/great-barrier-reef/

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest system of coral reefs, mangrove and estuarine environments, and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park covers an area of about 348,700㎢.

Published 02 June 2011

Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef coral reef research
Volunteering at Lizard Island Research Station
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/volunteering-on-lizard-island-research-station/

Volunteer opportunities available at the Lizard Island Research Station.

Published 07 July 2014

Lizard Island research volunteer
Coral Bleaching
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/lirs/coral-bleaching/

Coral bleaching has already caused widespread death of huge areas of coral reefs around the world. Even Australia's prestigious Great Barrier Reef is massively affected.

Published 30 June 2011

Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef coral climate change

Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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Future Now

A pop-up exhibition created by the Australian Museum, touring Stockland Retail Town Centres in 2022.

Burleigh Heads, QLD
Green Hills, NSW
Shellharbour, NSW

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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