The Great Barrier Reef expedition 1928-1929: birth of modern coral reef science

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Hear from Professor Tom Spencer, Professor Barbara Brown and Dr Sarah Hamylton on the world’s first major expedition on a coral reef, which engaged with themes that resonate with today’s geographers: underwater adventure, gender equality, climate change and a scientific legacy that lives on.

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About Monday night lectures

• Monday night lectures are open to Fellows and Members and are included in the cost of membership.

• Monday night lectures will be held in person in the Ondaatje Theatre and the bar will be open in the Map Room before and after the lecture. Please be advised that we no longer accept cash at the bar during events. All payments will be card only.

• There will be a reduced capacity and all Fellows and Members wanting to attend in person must pre-book a free ticket.

• We will continue to live stream all of the Monday night lectures so you can watch them from wherever you are.