Have you ever wondered why our beaches seem to be expanding or why certain shorelines remain robust against the relentless waves? The answer might surprise you: we're adding sand to the beach. As the climate crisis escalates, our sandy havens are under threat, but humans have deployed a clever strategy to combat this—sand nourishment. However, is this solution more harmful than helpful?
Have you ever wondered what a paradise for a platypus might look like? Imagine a sanctuary where streams gurgle, waterfalls cascade, and burrows await, all meticulously crafted to mirror the natural habitat that's rapidly disappearing due to human encroachment and extreme weather. Welcome to the world's largest Conservation Center for these unique Australian duck-bill mammals, a place where hope is taking a tangible form.