History

A beautifully-illustrated book explores the history of the unique relationship between the Australian Museum and the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation that has resulted in development of Lizard Island Research Station.

Cover image of Lizard Island Research - a partnership
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The book, Lizard Island Research - a partnership, was conceived and written by Charlie Shuetrim of the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation and published in 2009 by the Australian Museum and the LIRRF. Links to separate chapters are provided here.

Introduction

1. Early Research on the Great Barrier Reef

2. Lizard Island Research Station - a fortuitous event

3. The early years

4. Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation

5. The early 1980s

6. The late 1980s

7. Anne Hoggett and Lyle Vail appointed to LIRS

8. Developments in the 1990s

9. The 21st century

10. 30th Anniversary Development

11. Lizard Island Fellowships