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Lizard Island Research Station Director Discusses Coral Bleaching and Station Activities

institutional · 2026-03-24

The Australian Museum features a monthly blog from the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation, which supports scientific work at the Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. This month's entry includes a video where station director Anne Hoggett provides observations about recent coral bleaching in the area and updates on station operations. The foundation, established in 1978, has raised more than $13.2 million for reef science. Current goals include maintaining operations, growing fellowship and grant programs, developing the station as a biodiversity center, and increasing engagement with students and visitors. Donations to support these efforts are tax-deductible in Australia.

Key facts

  • The Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation supports the Australian Museum's Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Director Anne Hoggett discusses coral bleaching observed during summer and provides a station update in a featured video.
  • The foundation was founded in 1978 and has raised over $13.2 million for reef science.
  • The station aims to sustain operations, expand fellowships and grants, enhance its role as a biodiversity hub, and engage more with students and visitors.
  • Donations to support the station's projects are tax-deductible in Australia.

Entities

Institutions

  • Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation
  • Australian Museum
  • Lizard Island Research Station

Locations

  • Lizard Island
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Australia

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