stradbroke island industry and research
 
CRL Limited
 
Industry - Consolidated Rutile Limited (CRL)

Consolidated Rutile Limited (CRL) is a successful mineral sand mining business operating on North Stradbroke Island with a key role on the world minerals stage.

Minerals mined by CRL are used in a wide range of everyday items including confectionery, toothpaste, sunscreens, ceramics, plastics, computer screens and racing bikes and smart technologies such as pacemakers and wildlife tracking devices.

CRL is internationally renowned for progressively rehabilitating its mine sites on the Island’s high sand dunes and for landmark research into the conservation of several significant fauna and flora species.

They are committed to promoting a sustainable future for the communities in which we work and will continue building a prosperous and sustainable economy and future for Straddie.

For more information check out CRL’s website: Consrutile

Safety Alert

CRL would like to remind visitors that driving on mining leases without permission is unsafe and considered by law to be trespassing. Due to the nature of CRL’s operations heavy equipment is used across the leases, which may pose a safety threat to unauthorised vehicles and motorbikes.

Research - Moreton Bay Research Station & Study Centre (MBRS)


 
 
Moreton Bay Research Centre
Moreton Bay Research Station and Study Centre provides the perfect base to explore the many and varied ecosystems of North Stradbroke Island and Moreton Bay - from rocky shores, to seagrass beds; from coral reefs to mangroves - it is all here in one beautiful location.

Located on the bay side of Nth Stradbroke Island, in the community of Dunwich, MBRS is just 30 minutes from the mainland by water taxi and approximately 60 minutes from the main UQ campus in St Lucia .


Being so close to one of Australia’s major east coast cities MBRS is a convenient location for human impact studies and an ideal setting for retreats, workshops and conferences.

MBRS has accommodation for up to 96 guests in a range of accommodation styles. Modern, world class research, boating and diving facilities attract visiting scientists and academics from around the world.


A permanent staff of five operate the Station seven days a week all year round, except for the Christmas closure (23rd December - 1st January inclusive).

See the University of Queensland's website for more info:  University of Queensland



The Goals of Moreton Bay Research Station include:


To provide a world class marine research and teaching facility.
To provide the best undergraduate field course education in Australia through provision of high quality field based programs and resources.
To provide the best secondary school marine field course education in Australia through provision of high quality field based science camps and resources.
To promote the awareness and understanding of marine sciences to the general public, primary and secondary schools.
To promote cultural understanding of the indigenous groups from Quandamooka (Moreton Bay).

 

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