University of Wollongong
Giving Country a voice in environmental decision-making
Why protecting Country means rethinking how Australia recognises culturally significant entities
marine environment
Charles Darwin University
Shell yeah: PhD project gives critical insights into vulnerable species
A study into the foraging habits of green turtles in the Northern Territory has used an innovative surveying technique which could become a critical tool in monitoring marine habitats in remote and challenging environments.
Griffith University
Intrepid tails – fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000km ocean crossing to breeding grounds
An international team of scientists has documented, for the first time, humpback whales travelling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, crossing more than 14,000 kilometres of open ocean.
University of Wollongong
World-first global assessment maps PFAS pollution in whales and dolphins
Toothed whales serve as early warning sign of how forever chemicals have infiltrated our oceans
Edith Cowan University
A simple fix for a growing ocean threat: Research reveals cost-effective way to protect marine ecosystems from invasive species
New research from ECU has identified a smarter, more effective way to protect fragile marine ecosystems from invasive species - an approach with global relevance for island regions around the world.
Griffith University
The ‘ungrateful lungfish’: study focuses on sustainable food sources for hungry ancient fish
Colin Burke, a PhD Candidate within Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute, is leading a study to restore and reestablish critical aquatic vegetative habitat in the Brisbane River downstream of Wivenhoe Dam for the federally threatened Australian lungfish.
Griffith University
Cocaine pollution alters salmon behaviour in the wild
New research has revealed cocaine pollution can change how wild fish move through their environment, with juvenile Atlantic salmon swimming farther and dispersing more widely when exposed to concentrations found in polluted waterways.
Macquarie University
Colonists dredged away our natural oyster reefs. Now science knows how best to restore them
New research has identified optimal design for artificial habitats to support restoration of oyster reefs, based on a detailed understanding of natural oyster reef geometry.
Murdoch University
Could microalgae be the future for sustainable architecture in WA?
Microalgae‑based architecture is gaining attention globally as a sustainable design solution, and the concept could soon become a reality in Western Australia.
The University of Western Australia
RV Investigator to unlock hidden ocean dynamics along Ningaloo Coast
A team of Australian oceanographers has embarked on a ground-breaking 33‑day research voyage aboard research vessel (RV) Investigator, operated by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.
Charles Darwin University
Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows
Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study.
Murdoch University
Marine scientist combines disability support with ocean conservation
A marine scientist from Murdoch University is using his unique expertise to ensure people with disabilities have access to the ocean and its wellbeing benefits.