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 A small tropical paradise on the Great Barrier Reef is at the forefront of research into why corals around the world are dying in droves. (Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef) Of all the beautiful places on earth, the majestic Great Barrier Reef stands out as one of the most remarkable. Perhaps because, …Read More: Australia: Heron Island’s Dire Warning About Coral Reef Die-Offs  A team of Australian scientists were in for quite a shock when they went searching for a well-charted island in the middle of the Coral Sea. (The mysterious vanishing Sandy Island) Approximately halfway between Australia and France’s territory of New Caledonia sits Sandy Island, a South Pacific paradise that one …Read More: South Pacific: The Puzzling Case of “Phantom” Sandy Island  The small marsupials with a ferocious reputation are highly threatened, and need a secluded new island refuge for the survival of their unique species. (Image from www.mariaislandwalk.com.au) Scientists in Australia have made a bold move to save a healthy group of Tasmanian devils …Read More: Australia: Tasmanian Devils Saved by New Private Island Home  The sole inhabitant of Australia’s Restoration Island has lived there in peaceful solitude for almost 20 years, but this island hermit may have to find a new home. (Image of Resto by australia.gov.au) When it comes to some private islands, the phrase “use it, or lose it” seems to apply …Read More: Australia: 20-Year Island Hermit David Glasheen Faces Eviction  The beautiful tropical islands and luxury island resorts that line Australia’s coastline have been selling at dramatically lowered prices in recent years – what is the reason for these steep discounts? (Bedarra Island, Australia) The list of private islands in Australia that have sold at prices significantly lower than their …Read More: Australia: Prices for Private Islands Plummet Down Under  The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives is one of a number of countries threatened by rising sea levels, and the president is looking to Australia for a potential new home. (Maldives Island Image by Patrick Verdier) The 350,000 residents of the Maldives, a group of picture-perfect tropical islands found …Read More: Worldwide: Small Islands Preparing for Climate Change Evacuations  This luxurious island playground in the famous Whitsundays has just received its first STAR certification as an ecologically-conscious resort. (Image Courtesy of Daydream Island) Few places are as picture-perfect as Daydream Island Resort and Spa – set against the rich blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef, this Whitsunday gem …Read More: Australia: An Eco-Friendly STAR for Daydream Island Resort and Spa  After the previous sale in 2009 failed to complete, a unique island along Queensland’s coast will be going under the hammer in hopes of finding a new buyer. (Image Courtesy of Scott Wagner) In 2007, Queensland real estate agent Ken Collingswood was confident – but realistic – about the prospect …Read More: Australia: Toogoom Island Auction Set For December 9th |
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