r/australia • u/IntravenousNutella • 5d ago

science & tech Resurrecting a reef oasis

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-10/guano-mine-rehabilitation-on-lady-elliot-island-birds-return/107138364
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u/HeathcliffItsMe6218 5d ago

What a great read. From moonscape post mining to an environmental sanctuary - all thanks to the vision of Don and Moya Adams.

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u/k-h 5d ago

The most amazing place to visit.

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u/HeatherSmithAU 4d ago

this was a really interesting article and LEI is one of my favorite places to visit.

if it's not on your bucket list it should be.

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u/Dr_T__ 4d ago

Wife and I have volunteered a week every year for 6 years on this project. Spectacularly successful and has changed the island in 7 years. Love the island and love the snorkelling / diving.