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Questions about Australia's deepest lake answered

Questions about Australia's deepest lake answered

The true depth of Australia's deepest lake, which sits in a picturesque world-heritage national park, has been revealed by the hard work of scientists.

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

Unique fishery recognised in 'unbelievable' first

For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.

The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds

The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds

The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds

The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds

Thousands of dead seabirds washed up on Australia's coastline two years ago following a marine heatwave and scientists warn history could repeat.

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Minister downplays risk of bird flu after seal deaths

Minister downplays risk of bird flu after seal deaths

The arrival of the deadly H5 strain in Australia is considered inevitable despite the remoteness of Heard Island, where unusual numbers of seal pups have died

Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island

Fears of deadly flu spread on remote Australian island

A highly contagious and deadly strain of bird flu is tipped to eventually find its way to the mainland after suspected cases on a remote Australian island.

Fishing limits imposed as algal bloom hits stocks

Fishing limits imposed as algal bloom hits stocks

Popular species including calamari, garfish and King George whiting have suffered severe declines because of SA's algal bloom, forcing restrictions on fishing.

Veterans on frontline for algal bloom response

Veterans on frontline for algal bloom response

Defence force veterans are set to patrol Adelaide beaches, helping clean up thousands of marine creatures wiped out by a harmful algal bloom.

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A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

Early whale sightings on the South Australian coast are being hailed by scientists who say they are a flagship species for successful conservation management.

Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

The results are in for another of Australia's heat-vulnerable reef ecosystems hammered by elevated ocean temperatures ahead of a key climate target deadline.

US memo urges countries to reject UN plastic caps

US memo urges countries to reject UN plastic caps

US memo urges countries to reject UN plastic caps

US memo urges countries to reject UN plastic caps

Hopes for a "last-chance" ambitious global treaty that tackles the full life cycle of plastic pollution have dimmed.

Marine heatwaves spark major climate change concerns

Marine heatwaves spark major climate change concerns

Marine heatwaves spark major climate change concerns

Marine heatwaves spark major climate change concerns

Unprecedented marine heatwaves have sparked fears but an Australian expert warns it's too early to tell whether climate change has reached its tipping point.

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

The SA government says it is focused on “practical support” for industries affected by an algal bloom, but fishermen say they need more than licence fee relief.

'Lifeline' for coral at risk of rising sea temperatures

'Lifeline' for coral at risk of rising sea temperatures

'Lifeline' for coral at risk of rising sea temperatures

'Lifeline' for coral at risk of rising sea temperatures

Australian researchers have discovered coral bred from reefs in warmer oceans are more able to survive in extreme heat stress.

Algal bloom linked to surge in shark sightings

Algal bloom linked to surge in shark sightings

Algal bloom linked to surge in shark sightings

Algal bloom linked to surge in shark sightings

An algal bloom that has killed dozens of species of fish and sharks amid a lengthy marine heatwave, is being linked to a rise in shark sightings.

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Expedition braves Antarctic for data on melting glacier

Antarctic expeditioners have returned to Australia with intel about potentially new species and a rapidly melting glacier, plus 500,000-year-old sediment.

Hidden water study raises Antarctic melting alarm

The rate of ice melting in Antarctica could be underestimated by current scientific models, according to research examining the role of subglacial water flows.

Marine climate projects might do more harm than good

Potential environmental damage from a growing number of marine climate projects should be scrutinised more carefully before approval, a study says.

Rapid melting of 'sleeping giant' Antarctic glacier

Australia's icebreaker will soon depart on its maiden dedicated scientific voyage to study one of the largest glaciers in Antarctica.

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Predictions to take sting out of bluebottle invasions

Scientists are working on a way to predict bluebottle infestations to let swimmers know whether heading to the beach is worth the trip.

'Summer from hell' sparks reef coral bleaching fears

Experts are bracing for the impact of another hot summer on the Great Barrier Reef after it suffered its worst coral bleaching of 2024.

Coral spawning program hailed a great success for reef

Scientists have used an Australian-made coral restoration technique called Coral IVF to boost the outcome of the Great Barrier Reef's annual coral spawning.

Reef coral battling after bleaching, natural disasters

Coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef continues to struggle following extensive bleaching events which are increasing in frequency amid climate change.

Commonwealth nations make first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted the first ocean declaration during a summit held in the Pacific island nation of Samoa.

Citizen scientists to help save shark-like rays

Scientists are calling on the public to help save a shark-like marine species of ray by reporting sightings.

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania will remain home to the nation's Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, and gateway to the Southern Ocean following a $188 million deal.

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