How social animals can spread diseases
Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through populations of rare or threatened species. New […]
Drone monitoring helps dolphins
Australia’s beloved dolphin populations face growing pressures from environmental changes and human activity, increasing the need for reliable, accessible and non-invasive tools to monitor their health […]
Diving in with mixed dolphin groups
In-depth research of two of Australia’s dolphin species shows how their behaviours have evolved to co-exist and form mixed species groups in northwestern Australia. In the […]
Call to protect Exmouth Gulf marine haven
Threatened inshore dolphins and other species need protecting from proposed industrial expansion in Exmouth Gulf – an unprotected habitat adjoining the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Ningaloo […]
Genetic links to dolphin disease outbreak
New research at Flinders University has found genetic variations in South Australia’s bottlenose dolphins makes them susceptible to a deadly measles-related virus, particularly in heatwave conditions. […]
Discovering the secrets of Australian dolphins
Dr Guido Parra wants to better protect Australia’s marine mammals from the threats of habitat degradation, pollution and other human impacts.