Artificial intelligence understanding fishy behaviour
Artificial intelligence has for the first time predicted the reproductive behaviour of Yellowtail Kingfish by tracking their movements as part of new research revealed on #WorldOceanDay. […]
Technology can save Australians from shark bites
With shark bites increasing in countries like Australia, scientists say the use of personal electronic deterrents is an effective way to prevent future deaths and injuries […]
COVID-19 helps understand human impacts on marine organisms
A team of 22 scientists have used data from the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) to track the movements of marine organisms during the Covid-19 lockdown […]
A new model for wildlife tourism
Wildlife tourism including white shark cage-diving is growing in popularity, but these industries remain highly contentious amongst tourists, conservationists, and scientists alike. Many voice concerns about possible negative […]
Shark proof wetsuit material could help save lives
A new wetsuit material tested by Flinders marine researchers can help reduce blood loss caused by shark bites, to reduce injuries and prevent the leading cause […]
Commercial fishing threatens sharks worldwide
Even the remotest parts of the ocean appear to offer highly migratory sharks little refuge from industrialised fishing fleets, according to a major new international study […]
A good eye for sizing up sharks
Scientists familiar with shark ecology and behaviour are also expert in visually estimating shark size, according to new research published by The Royal Society. The study […]
Sink or swim? White sharks do both
Efficient hunting techniques give white sharks the edge in the wild. New research has surprisingly found that this top marine predator actually swims at low speeds […]
Seeking new ways to curb fatal shark attack
Research at Flinders University is testing wetsuit fabrics in a bid to help prevent shark attack fatalities by reducing the main cause of death – blood […]