A partnership between North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) and James Cook University (JCU), uniting science and industry to deliver better outcomes for ports, communities and the reef.



Let your study meet the reef. Study marine science alongside environmental experts from North Queensland Bulk Ports in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
A $7.5 million university-port partnership with James Cook University.
Helping the next generation of scientists with on-ground experience at our ports.
There's a lot of science behind what we do. Learn about our long-standing monitoring program.