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Commonwealth nations make first ocean declaration

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

Citizen scientists to help save shark-like rays

Citizen scientists to help save shark-like rays

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 to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

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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Animal activists fail to turn tide as shark nets return

Animal activists fail to turn tide as shark nets return

Beaches in Sydney will be protected by shark nets from Sunday, but critics still want them banned because of serious animal welfare concerns.

Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Antarctica could be under threat from the arrival of non-native species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, say Australian researchers.

Whale heads back out to ocean after harbour rope rescue

Whale heads back out to ocean after harbour rope rescue

A young humpback whale has been cut loose from ropes wrapped around its tail after a delicate operation to free the mammal.

Ocean health 'at tipping point' as climate threat grows

Ocean health 'at tipping point' as climate threat grows

As climate change threatens the health of Australia's oceans, the government is developing a plan that will attempt to bolster the biome's sustainability.

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Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Poor water quality is hampering the Great Barrier Reef's ability to recover from the impacts of climate change, with scientists demanding action.

Shark-netting season sliced with calls to end scheme

Shark-netting season sliced with calls to end scheme

Shark-netting season sliced with calls to end scheme

Shark-netting season sliced with calls to end scheme

Shark nets in NSW will be brought down earlier than usual, but conservationist groups say modern prevention methods make them unnecessary.

Keeping reef off in-danger list sends 'false message'

Keeping reef off in-danger list sends 'false message'

Keeping reef off in-danger list sends 'false message'

Keeping reef off in-danger list sends 'false message'

A decision not to include the Great Barrier Reef on a global list of in-danger sites is a case of "political convenience trumping science", an expert says.

Sawfish secrets could help save the threatened species

Sawfish secrets could help save the threatened species

Sawfish secrets could help save the threatened species

Sawfish secrets could help save the threatened species

Researchers have discovered critical breeding knowledge about one of the world’s most threatened marine animals which could save the rare fish from extinction.

Rare handfish returned to wild after heatwave 'rescue'

Rare handfish returned to wild after heatwave 'rescue'

Rare handfish returned to wild after heatwave 'rescue'

Rare handfish returned to wild after heatwave 'rescue'

Incredibly rare red handfish rescued from waters off Tasmania to protect the species from a marine heatwave have been released again into the wild.

Study indicates climate change clock forward a decade

Study indicates climate change clock forward a decade

Study indicates climate change clock forward a decade

Study indicates climate change clock forward a decade

Research on a tiny sea sponge indicates the world has been warming faster and for longer than previously thought.

Australia leads world as fatal shark attacks double

Australia leads world as fatal shark attacks double

Australia leads world as fatal shark attacks double

Australia leads world as fatal shark attacks double

Australia had more fatal shark attacks than any other country last year despite international researchers ranking the country's beach safety the world's best.

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Floods after back-to-back cyclones damage iconic reef

Scientists say they are concerned about the impact back-to-back cyclones in north Queensland have had on the Great Barrier Reef.

Joonga crew provides some pointers for shark management

Shark handling might sound frightening to most people but for the crew from Joonga, it's just part of their daily routine on the NSW South Coast.

Record voyage to uncover Antarctic climate mysteries

Scientists have set off on an almost 10,000km voyage to uncover information about the Southern Ocean that could shed light on the future of climate change.

Sea walls, rock lobster populations feeling the pinch

As Torres Strait Islanders bring legal action against the Australian government for alleged inaction on climate change, the CSIRO is researching the impacts.

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Shelled octopus in spotlight with award-winning photo

An award-winning image of a tiny paper nautilus is part of a new exhibition of ocean photography at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney.

Calls for more shark tech after flurry of SA attacks

A spate of shark attacks off South Australian beaches has led to calls for more investment in shark deterrent technology, including tagging and beacons.

Urgent urchin action a win-win for jobs and environment

A Senate report into long-spined sea urchins has found immediate action could be a "rare simultaneous win" for the environment and the economy.

New fish species discovered in Great Barrier Reef

A new species of fish has been discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and scientists are hoping to identify seven more unique marine creatures.

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

Consumers want the good oil, not more harm to dwindling fish stocks, which means a new brew of marine and soil bacteria could catch on as a food supplement.

The battle to save Australia's ultra rare grumpy fish

A grumpy looking Tasmanian fish with flashy Broadway features is the poster child for an extraordinary battle against extinction.

Frantic search for Titan sub continues, banging heard

There is about one day's worth of oxygen left on board the Titan sub which lost contact on a dive down to the tour the Titanic wreck with five people on board.

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