Fact sheet

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Carter A, Bulmer D, Congoo S, Pryor J, Langlois L, Settli E, and Groom R (2026). Girringun TUMRA Seagrass Update 2025. Fact sheet. James Cook University TropWATER, Townsville, Queensland.

2026

Overview

This factsheet summarises 2025 seagrass monitoring across the Girringun TUMRA, highlighting severe declines at Lucinda following major flooding, stable meadow condition at Cardwell, and the establishment of a new monitoring site at Meunga Creek. The update outlines impacts on culturally significant marine species and prospects for seagrass recovery.

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