University of Wollongong
New project develops smart surfboard fins to help reduce shark attack risk
UOW's Surf Flex Lab will contribute to the design, manufacturing and real-life testing of new shark deterrent technology for surfers
Marine life
University of the Sunshine Coast
How whale song unlocks the psychology of tourism: new findings
As Australia’s east coast tourism industry dives into a new whale migration season, a study has revealed the emotional and behavioural effects on people who hear the sounds of the ‘awe’-inspiring marine mammals.
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.
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.
Charles Darwin University
Rare footage reveals intimate family lives of blue whales
The intimate family lives of blue whales, including a blue whale nursing its calf underwater, has been revealed in extraordinary footage captured in a project led by an international marine ecologist from CDU and ANU.
University of the Sunshine Coast
Apex sharks are becoming smaller, scarcer and it’s changing our ecosystems
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found a decline in the number, size and diversity of Queensland’s apex sharks, marking a “significant shift” in our coastal ecosystems.
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.