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Higher EducationQueensland, Australia1001-5000 Employees
James Cook University is a higher education institution focused on the issues of Northern Australia and the tropics, conducting teaching and research aimed at supporting the prosperity of tropical regions worldwide. It operates across two countries and three tropical campuses, with main campuses in Cairns and Townsville in North Queensland, Australia, and a campus in Singapore, along with multiple study centres across Australia. Its primary audience consists of students, researchers, and partner institutions seeking education and inquiry into tropical environments and regional development. In May 2026, the university announced a collaboration with the PADI AWARE Foundation and Blancpain to launch the Global Shark & Ray Census, a notable example of its engagement in international marine science initiatives.