‘Hackathon’ will seek ways to protect Reef

all sorts, in fields from IT and research to local knowledge and the law,” he said.

“It’s a free event and we encourage people from all walks of life to take part, including entrepreneurs, students, researchers and reef lovers.

“In addition to brainstorming ideas that could directly benefit the reef, the event also builds skills in networking, free-range thinking and collaboration.”

Admission is free. To book your place visit www.myriad.live/ hackthereef.

THE future of the Great Barrier Reef is in the hands of people who attend this Saturday’s Hack the Reef. The Cairns Institute at James Cook University will host the event as part of Queensland’s Myriad Festival. The “hackathon” will uncover new ways...