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 PACER

An epicentre for world-class research.

Founded by Australian tech entrepreneur Bevan Slattery and built in collaboration with JCU and philanthropic partners, PACER FNQ will be an epicentre for world-class research showcasing cutting-edge science and technology solutions. Home to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system, Far North Queensland is perfectly positioned to facilitate critical marine science, research and reef ecosystem regeneration and will be a hub for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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The Pacific Advanced Centre for Ecosystem Research (PACER), is planned to be based at James Cook University in Cairns, Australia, and will bring together inspired minds and innovation to accelerate our path to a more sustainable environmental future – especially for marine ecosystems. As the gateway for Australia to the greater Pacific region, Cairns and FNQ communities will play a critical role in protecting the world’s corals, primarily in the Pacific which is home to half a trillion corals – almost 30 percent of the coral left in our world.

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We’re designing the Worlds First Regenerative Reef Ecosystem

Our vision is to build

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of tolerant and resilient reef ecosystems for our future.

1. One Land

Develop efficient and cost-effective cookie-cutter technologies for large-scale production of resilient corals and seagrass habitats

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2. In Ocean

Scaling in-ocean cultivation and grow-out of resilient coral colonies on local reefs

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3. Future Reefs

Deploy PINNACLES and habitats with continuous monitoring, management, and exchanging and harvesting corals

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Why this needs to happen

Current state of the Reef

Climate change and poor water quality are critically impacting the Great Barrier Reef. Rising sea temperatures, driven by climate change, cause mass coral bleaching, where corals expel the symbiotic algae essential for their survival, leading to widespread coral death. This warming also exacerbates other issues, such as more frequent and severe cyclones. Additionally, water quality is deteriorating due to sediment runoff, agricultural chemicals, and pollutants, which smother corals, block sunlight, and introduce harmful substances into the marine ecosystem.

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