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State of the Reef: Between two scientists ft. Dr David Wachenfeld and Dr Roger Beeden

State of the Reef: Between two scientists ft. Dr David Wachenfeld and Dr Roger Beeden

Update: 2025-01-20

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The Great Barrier Reef has faced its share of challenges recently, from tropical cyclones to flood plumes and coral bleaching. In the season opener of Reef in Focus season two, we bring together two leading experts: Dr Roger Beeden, Chief Scientist at the Reef Authority, and Dr David Wachenfeld, Research Program Director at the Australian Institute of Marine Science.

Join us as we go beyond the headlines to discuss everything from monitoring to management, unpack the impact of recent events on the Reef, and discuss what lies ahead for the summer. It's a must-listen for anyone passionate about the science behind protecting one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems.

More: reefauthority.gov.au/podcast

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State of the Reef: Between two scientists ft. Dr David Wachenfeld and Dr Roger Beeden

State of the Reef: Between two scientists ft. Dr David Wachenfeld and Dr Roger Beeden