Great Southern Reef Project

Safeguarding natural values of the Great Southern Reef

The Great Southern Reef extends 6,000km from NSW to WA, including the area south of Tasmania. It is home to some iconic endemic species – the leafy sea dragon, blue groper, black cowry and other recognisable species.

For over two-thirds of marine species found on the Great Southern Reef, this is their only home – but it sits on a climate-change hotspot and due to human and environmental impacts on the reef over time, this precious ecosystem is under threat - urgent action is needed.

About the Project

The Ian Potter Foundation makes grants nationally to support charitable organisations working to benefit the community across a wide range of sectors and endeavours. Through its grants, the Foundation seeks to encourage excellence and support Australia's talent – the innovators, social entrepreneurs, scientists, academics and researchers, artists and teachers, and those in our society who dedicate themselves to bettering our communities for the benefit of all.

Project Partners

Project partners include:
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - Coastal Ecosystems Team
Professor Graham Edgar
Dr Scott Bennett
Assoc. Prof Neville Barrett
Assoc. Prof Rick Stuart-Smith
Assoc. Prof Scott Ling
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - Centre for Marine Socioecology Team
Dr Emily Ogier
Professor Gretta Pecl
Dr Emma Church

University of New South Wales
Professor Adriana Verges
Professor Will Figueira
Dr John Turnbull
Professor Alistair Poore
Dr Nathan Knott
Dr Melinda Coleman
Dr Alan Jordan
Dr Melissa Hatty
Dr Mark Boulet
Dr Michael Sams
Professor Thomas Wernberg
Dr Tim Langlois
Dr Tom Holmes
Dr Jordan Goetze
Professor Sean Connell
Danny Brock
Jamie Hicks
Stefan Andrews
Dr Sahira Bell
Dave Logan
Dr Prue Francis
Professor Graham Edgar
Assoc. Prof Rick Stuart-Smith

Australian Temperate Reef Collaboration

We acknowledge the generous support of our partners
Where are we based
University of Tasmania
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