Island Research Station Update

Research Station UpdateJuly 2006: 

Research Station Update July 2006 Centre for Marine Studies

The intention of this brief slide presentation is to bring you up to date with recent exciting building projects and infrastructural improvements that have occurred on our island research stations.I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to consider these world class facilities when crafting future research projects.: 

The intention of this brief slide presentation is to bring you up to date with recent exciting building projects and infrastructural improvements that have occurred on our island research stations. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to consider these world class facilities when crafting future research projects. Centre for Marine Studies Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg Director Centre for Marine Studies University of Queensland

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The Centre for Marine Studies at the University of Queensland manages three research stations on the east coast of Australia. Low Isles Research Station Heron Island Research Station Moreton Bay Research Station The University of Queensland St. Lucia, Brisbane, Australia Heron Island and Low Isles research stations are located on the northern and southern Great Barrier Reef. Moreton Bay Research Station is on North Stradbroke Island in Moreton Bay Centre for Marine Studies

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Moreton Bay Research Station

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Moreton Bay Research Station has experienced recent modifications and improvements to research and accommodation facilities: 2004 - The large research lab partitioned into smaller labs. - One research lab PC2 ready 2005 - Separate accommodation on adjacent property - Constant temperature room with internet CCTV - Glass house available (-long term experiment concluded) - Backup emergency power generator - Commercial kitchen installed in main building 2006 - Onsite caterer now provides all meals. - High speed internet connection (ADSL) Moreton Bay Research Station www.cms.uq.edu.au/MBRS/

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MBRS equipment and scientific services are constantly being upgraded to meet user demand. Boats recently fitted with shade canopies Additional computers installed and older machines upgraded Aquarium facilities enlarged Dive tanks can now be filled onsite Reverse Osmosis water is now available in the labs Large 10kL “shark” tank with recirculating water Additional data projectors installed in teaching areas and conference rooms Moreton Bay Research Station www.cms.uq.edu.au/MBRS/

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Heron Island Research Station

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There have been a number of major improvements to the research infrastructure and group accommodation facilities on HIRS. Recent construction projects: 2003 - Group dormitory style accommodation 2003 - Multipurpose building:Classroom/Laboratory/Conference 2005 - Upgraded pipeline supplying seawater 2006 - Research laboratory: 9 research laboratories Instrument rooms Computer room Library - Coral Deck - “Shark” Pool 16m2x1m Heron Island Research Station www.cms.uq.edu.au/HIRS/

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Heron Island Research Station New research facilities and services include: 9 well equipped laboratories, 2 with fume cupboards 2 well equipped instrument rooms Large flow through saltwater aquaria complex Recirculating saltwater aquaria Indoor aquaria / dark room for light controlled experiments Well stocked laboratory consumable store Computer room (satellite internet) Large sun exposed aquaria deck 4 deep round aquaria- 1.5m diameter x 1m deep Telephones in laboratories www.cms.uq.edu.au/HIRS/ Visit the HIRS website for more detail www.cms.uq.edu.au/HIRS/

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Heron Island Research Station New vessels add to the already excellent Boating & Diving services available on Heron Island: www.cms.uq.edu.au/HIRS/ 2 new semi-inflatable boats. Capacity 15 people + skipper More Station staff now have coxswain and dive-master qualifications for research based boating & diving activities HIRS now offers wetsuit and snorkelling gear hire (please confirm availability before arrival)

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Low Isles Research Station LIRS has recently undergone major renovations to the research laboratory and accommodation facilities. The research laboratory, located underneath the house, has basic laboratory equipment available: • Autoclave • Laminar Flow Cabinet • Centrifuge • Balances • Heater Stirrer • Orbital Shaker • Germination Incubator • Drying Oven • Muffler Furnace • Basic Glassware www.cms.uq.edu.au/LIRS/

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The upstairs accommodation has been fully renovated. LIRS has accommodation for up to 8 guests - 3 rooms with 2 single beds - 1 room with 1 double bed (Bedding is supplied and laundered by station staff) A refurbished kitchen Communal living areas which are modest but comfortable. Telephone Cooking is with bottled gas or barbeque, electricity is supplied by diesel generator and water is pressurised stored rainwater. Low Isles Research Station www.cms.uq.edu.au/LIRS/

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CRICOS provider number: 00025B We hope you found this brief update useful. If you would like further information about recent improvements to research facilities on the stations and suitability for future research please contact the Station directly or the Centre for Marine Studies. LIRS Bookings and Enquiries C\f Centre for Marine Studies The University of Queensland St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia Telephone: + 61 7 3365 4333 Facsimile: + 61 7 3365 4755 Email: lirs@uq.edu.au MBRS Bookings and Enquiries Moreton Bay Research Station P.O. Box 138 Cnr. Flinders Ave. and Fraser St. Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island QLD 4183, Australia Phone: +61 7 3409 9058 Fax: +61 7 3409 9839 Email: mbrs@uq.edu.au HIRS Bookings and Enquiries Heron Island Research Station The Great Barrier Reef via Gladstone, QLD 4680 Australia Phone: +61 7 49781399 Fax: +61 7 4972 4173 Email: HIRS@uq.edu.au

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CRICOS provider number: 00025B Centre for Marine Studies Gehrmann Laboratories (60) University of Queensland St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia Ph: (+61 7) 3346 9041 Fax: (+61 7) 3365 4755 Email: cms@uq.edu.au Web: http://www.cms.uq.edu.au