Natural predator found for coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish
University of Queensland scientists have identified natural predators which could help fight outbreaks of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) on the Great Barrier Reef.
University of Queensland scientists have identified natural predators which could help fight outbreaks of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) on the Great Barrier Reef.
Ecology
Apr 5, 2023
0
5
Sediment runoff from land use change and unsustainable development is missing from global priorities despite being one of the greatest threats facing freshwater and marine ecosystems, Griffith University researcher reveals.
Earth Sciences
Mar 22, 2023
0
12
A groundbreaking technique developed by a JCU researcher could revolutionize how we measure the health of sea turtles and other threatened species.
Plants & Animals
Feb 24, 2023
0
10
Those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Plants & Animals
Feb 19, 2023
0
136
An international study comparing data from Heron Reef and the Middle East's Gulf of Aqaba has disproved the long-held theory that coral reefs only have the capacity to emit CO2.
Ecology
Jan 31, 2023
0
6
Australian ingenuity is behind a technique making waves around the world for its success in restoring damaged coral communities on reefs.
Ecology
Jan 25, 2023
0
26
You've seen the art AI image generators can create, and you may have played with natural language AI chatbots. You've benefited from artificial intelligence tools recommending you music and suggesting your next streaming ...
Environment
Dec 15, 2022
0
36
Restoring tidal flow to enclosed freshwater wetlands is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping reach Australia's carbon reduction targets a Griffith-led study found. Published in Restoration Ecology, the study ...
Ecology
Dec 12, 2022
0
20
Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of "in danger" World Heritage sites, according to UN experts who warned the fading wonder has been "significantly impacted" by climate change.
Ecology
Nov 29, 2022
0
4
Despite warnings, Australia's efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef still fall short of protecting the world's largest coral reef system from pollution and climate change, experts said Monday.
Ecology
Nov 28, 2022
0
5