Australia has many amazing corals, and not only are they beautiful to look at, but they protect the coastline and provide habitats for marine life.

Yet, there’s still so much to learn about these vital ecosystems.

Researchers from Curtin University have created the ‘Kimberley Reef Connect’ project to close the knowledge gaps of the region’s coral reefs.

Story produced by RTRFM

Image: Photo by Joan Li on Unsplash

Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus

Featured In Story: Zoe Richards – Associate Professor from the School of Molecular and Life Sciences at Curtin University

First aired on The Wire, Friday 22 September 2023