Recognising the importance of seagrass, CQUniversity's Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre (CMERC) has established the SeaGrow nursery at its Gladstone Marina Campus. Here, at the world's largest purpose-built seagrass restoration nursery, our research team is spearheading efforts to effectively cultivate seagrass for transplantation, aiming to rejuvenate degraded marine habitats. CMERC is also involved in collaborative seagrass restoration projects in Airlie Beach and Konomie Island.
Acknowledging the deep cultural and spiritual connections that our First Nations Peoples have with Sea Country, the CMERC team are exchanging knowledge and skills with Indigenous Sea Rangers from up and down the Queensland coast.
During annual Seagrass Workshops, Rangers receive training to actively participate in the collection of seagrass flowers and seeds, whilst contributing their traditional ecological knowledge to enhance restoration efforts.
Funds raised during the 2025 CQUniCares Appeal will support Indigenous Sea Rangers to attend the next Seagrass Nursery and Restoration Forum, which will be held in May 2026.
Donate to the CQUniCares Sea Ranger Appeal today.
