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According to Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), there are no reliable estimates of white shark population sizes or trends in Australian waters, but genetic evidence suggests there are two populations
,In a bid to restore the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), the Australian Government has launched a challenge to scientists, business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to come up with novel, innovative solutions that can protect corals and boost the re
Read moreWhether in person or through video footage, we've all seen pregnant sea turtles laboriously making their way up a beach to lay their eggs in the sand. Did you know that the temperature of the sand determines the gender of the offspring?
Read moreA species of marine spiders inhabiting in the intertidal zones of the Great Barrier Reef on the northeastern coast of Queensland was recently described in a paper by a team of researchers affiliated with the Queensland Museum and the University of
Read moreAfter collecting genetic samples from more than 550 sea snakes in the tropical shallow waters around Australia, Dr Vimoksalehi Lukoschek from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies discovered that the genetic diversity of sea snake po
Read moreWith its rich fish population, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia comprises specific areas where fishing is allowed, as well as areas that are designated as no-take (no fishing allowed) and no-entry.
Read moreWe were alerted to this gentle giant’s approach by our dive guide Hama, who, hanging out in the blue, spotted the gentle giant approaching and alerted us with a crazy rattling of his tank-banger.
Read moreA Wave Glider, an autonomous underwater vehicle, travelled 200 nautical miles of the central Great Barrier Reef recently, in a seven-day trial designed to test its monitoring capabilities and potential for future use.
Read moreResearchers aboard the CSIRO's research vessel RV Investigator found the merchant ship resting on the floor of the Arafura Sea off the coast of Arnhem Land, early on Wednesday morning,
Read moreA study of has revealed that shark dive tourism in Australia contributes at least AUD$25.5 million annually to the country’s economy.
Read moreKnown colloquially as “leafies”, they are also known by the common name Glauert's seadragon.
Read moreAlthough a long-time tropical diver, trips to the Great Lakes, South Africa and Denmark have triggered my interest in temperate diving. Seeing new environments and species have amped up my enthusiasm, especially with regards to photography.
Read moreLove and respect for this massive reef system goes back many years (possibly with the exception of Captain James Cook, who found himself run aground on it). It has been a marine park since 1975 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read moreAustralia’s temperate waters are found in an area from Sydney to Perth.
Read more'Of Shark And Man' makes its Brisbane debut at 7pm at the Schonell Theatre, University of Queensland.
Read moreSituated off the Tutukaka Coast, a three-hour drive north of Auckland, the islands have long been on my radar. Featured in documentaries, including BBC’s original Planet Earth series, they have captivated me from the get-go.
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