Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and Australian Ambassador Launch Coral Reef and Climate Change Guide

Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Greg Moriarty and the Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Fadel Muhammad, today jointly launched the Indonesian version of the University of Queensland’s publication ‘Coral Reef and Climate Change: The Guide for Education and Awareness’, at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Jakarta.

Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Fadel Muhammad, in collaboration with the University of Queensland arranged for the book to be translated into Indonesian.

“Australia is widely recognised for world class research in environmental sciences. We are pleased that through this book, we will be able to contribute and work together in conserving the beautiful reefs of Indonesia,” said Ambassador Moriarty.

The book aims to increase awareness of coral reef science and preservation. It includes recent scientific research with informative images that covers topics including oceanography, coral reef biology and the implications of climate change.

It provides practical tools and recommendations to chart and measure the health of coral reefs and a program to encourage public involvement in reef conservation.

The original publication was launched in Australia in November 2009. The book has been produced and published by the CoralWatch Foundation at the University of Queensland.

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