Southern Cross University study finds Port Stephens cauliflower coral pushed to brink of extinction

Ellie-Marie Watts
Updated June 17 2021 - 10:58am, first published 10:30am
CONCERNED: Port Stephens marine scientist and Southern Cross University PhD researcher Meryl Larkin at Fly Point. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts
CONCERNED: Port Stephens marine scientist and Southern Cross University PhD researcher Meryl Larkin at Fly Point. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

On the surface, Port Stephens appears to have largely recovered from the impacts of the extreme weather in March but a dive down into the depths of the blue water wonderland tells a far more devastating story.

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Ellie-Marie Watts

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.

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