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How underwater volcanic explosions impact marine species: research
A group of scientists from the University of Tasmania and the CSIRO are on a 54-day trip to the Pacific......
South Australia Struggles With Algae Bloom
South Australia continues to grapple with the algae bloom that has been impacting its shores and coastlines, resulting in the......
Antarctica’s ice sheets and the risk of rising seas
Global sea levels are continuing to rise as Antarctica’s ice melts. Normally, sea ice works to protect large ice shelves,......
Tangled up in blue – humpbacks in jeopardy
An entangled humpback whale has been spotted moving down New South Wales’s South Coast these past few days. It was......
Global study to save Marine Megafauna from extinction
As nearly a third of the world’s marine megafauna face extinction, a new conservation project aims to reverse this trend......
QLD Government $88m Investment into Shark Control “dangerous and outdated”
The Queensland government has announced a multi-million dollar investment into its shark control program, with more nets and drumlines. Minister......
Australia an ‘oasis’ for sharks and rays, as global numbers steadily decrease
A new report on the global status of sharks, rays and chimaera fish reveals most species are facing extinction due......
Oysters Could Reduce Pollution In Our Waterways
Scientists are looking at a certain type of oyster, as a possible way to reduce pollution in our waterways, like......
Humans kill 80 million sharks a year: research
Sharks play a vital role in the health of marine ecosystems. As a keystone species, without them, entire ecosystems can......
Month long Campaign Kicks Off to Save our Southern Ocean
Last weekend saw the start of The Great Ocean Rescue Tour. Initiated by multiple environmental groups to stop a proposed......