James Cook University
Breakthrough to combat microplastics
James Cook University researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that allows them to convert microplastics to a highly valuable material.
marine environment
Macquarie University
Scientists engineer fish and flies to clean up toxic mercury
Using genes borrowed from bacteria, Macquarie University-led research has demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways to tackle persistent mercury pollution in the environment.
Charles Darwin University
Keeping us current: Push for global network of autonomous surface craft
USVs can navigate extreme environmental conditions such as tropical cyclones and winter storms, which are typically under sampled because of logistics, high cost and concerns for safety.
Macquarie University
Follow the leader: How the science of migrating fish can build better communities
In the tropical waters around Fiji, Macquarie University scientists are collaborating with local communities to implement marine connectivity science strategies to improve the resilience of small-scale fisheries in the region.
Macquarie University
Lights deter Great White sharks: new research
These researchers have previously discovered that great whites place a high reliance on their eyes to locate prey.
Macquarie University
Surfing whales: citizen scientists help reveal behaviour of elusive tropical species
The first dedicated study of the distribution, ecology and behaviour of elusive Bryde’s whales in NSW and Queensland waters could help reshape conservation efforts.
University of the Sunshine Coast
UniSC seeks to help wildlife in danger of disappearing forever
From majestic manta rays to elusive dugongs and sharks that walk, UniSC researchers based at its Fraser Coast campus are providing new insights to help protect at-risk marine life.
The University of Newcastle
Partnering to solve the Pacific plastics plight
Microplastics are notoriously hard to detect but their impact is significant. How deep is the problem in the Pacific Ocean? Scientists from Australia and Samoa teamed up to find out.
Edith Cowan University
Smart membranes to remove microplastics from water
ECU Engineering lecturer Dr Masoumeh Zargar's research has developed high-tech membrane filters to remove dangerous microplastics from aquatic and wastewater treatment systems.
University of Tasmania
Scientists deep dive into the environmental performance of salmon farming in Storm Bay
A new environmental monitoring program in Storm Bay is revealing exactly how the local marine environment is responding to salmon aquaculture – and it’s serving as an early warning system to detect any signs of enrichment from excess nutrients and organic matter.