The Coral Sea: an ocean jewel that needs more protection
- Written by Bob Pressey, Professor and Program Leader, Conservation Planning, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University

The federal government is considering changes to Australia’s marine reserves to implement a national system. This week The Conversation is looking at the science behind marine reserves and how to protect our oceans.
Off Australia’s northeastern coastline, extending eastwards from the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, is a vast...