These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late
- Written by: Ian Cresswell, Adjunct professor, The University of Western Australia
In the Southern Ocean about 4,000 kilometres from Perth lies a truly extraordinary place. Known as the Heard Island and McDonald islands, they are among the most remote places on Earth: a haven for marine life amid the vast ocean, virtually undisturbed by human pressures.
But as our report released today reveals, this special place in...