Bringing coral reefs back from the brink
Shocks caused by climate and seasonal change could be used to aid recovery of some of the world's badly-degraded coral reefs, an international team of scientists has proposed.
Environment
Sep 2, 2013
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ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies
Scientists call for large ocean wilderness parks
Leading international marine scientists have called for the protection of more, large marine wilderness areas in a bid to shield the world's dwindling stocks of fish from destruction.
Environment
Apr 15, 2013
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How fish won the oxygen war
(Phys.org) —A missing link in the story of how the fishes triumphed over toxic oceans and past climate changes has been revealed by an international team of scientists.
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2013
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Baby fish 'steer by the sun'
(Phys.org) —Baby coral reef fishes find their way home using the sun and a body clock to steer by.
Ecology
Jul 8, 2013
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Marine reserves 'must adapt to climate change'
Australia can be a world leader in designing marine reserves that keep pace with changes in the climate and human activity and still successfully protect their sea life, a leading marine scientist said today.
Environment
Nov 27, 2012
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A sea change for marine conservation
Harnessing 'people power' to manage fisheries in the developing world has significantly benefited local communities and coral reefs, according to new research.
Environment
Nov 10, 2014
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Study exposes misperception of poaching on the GBR and its remedy
New research has revealed the tiny minority of fishers who poach on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) think the illegal practice is justified, because they believe "everyone else is doing it."
Ecology
Feb 20, 2018
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The sad tale of the urban frog
In the battle for survival, the impact of climate change may tip the balance against Australia's dwindling urban frog populations.
Ecology
Oct 10, 2012
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Great Barrier Reef marine reserves combat coral disease
A new and significant role for marine reserves on the Great Barrier Reef has been revealed, with researchers finding the reserves reduce the prevalence of coral diseases.
Environment
Jun 2, 2015
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Great Barrier Reef in danger, scientists say
Scientists at a coral reef symposium in Canberra this week are examining degraded reefs off the Northwest Australian coast in an effort to determine what lies ahead for the Great Barrier Reef.
Environment
Jul 3, 2014
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