Introducing Reef in Focus - new podcast series
by GBRMPA 23 Oct 2023 23:39 UTC
Introducing Reef in Focus - new podcast series © GBRMPA
We're thrilled to launch a new podcast series, Reef in Focus, where we will answer the big questions about the Great Barrier Reef. Each month, we interview experts who share their insights and knowledge about this natural wonder of the world.
Season 1 explores some of the brightest minds managing the Reef. You'll hear from the CEO of the Reef Authority, the Chief Scientist, marine biologists, program managers and other experts and industry leaders. Episodes can be found on your favourite podcast platform - even on YouTube - so take a listen and let us know what you think. Don't forget to subscribe to stay in the loop when new episodes are released.
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Episode 1: Biodiversity on the Reef ft. Fiona Merida
From tiny zooxanthellae to the giant clam, the Reef is renowned worldwide for its incredible biodiversity. But what does the word 'biodiversity' actually mean, and more importantly, why does it matter?
In our debut episode of Reef in Focus, we welcome Fiona Merida, Acting Director of Reef Education and Engagement at the Reef Authority, into the studio to tackle the topic of biodiversity.
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Get acquainted with our first guest
Long before Fiona studied to become a marine biologist - indeed long before she knew what a marine biologist was - she would spend her leisure time accompanying her dad on hiking trips along the coast of her native Victoria.
But it was a trip to tropical North Queensland as a child, where she gleaned her first glimpse of the Reef - that would literally change her life.
Read the story...