Koala count kicks off in SA
As South Australia continues to feel the effects of drought, citizen scientists are being called on to help measure whether urban development and habitat loss are […]
Eureka Prizes for Flinders research
Scientists and researchers had a big night out at this year’s national Eureka Prizes, with Flinders University taking out two awards. Flinders University’s two entries were […]
Kangaroo Island bushfire recovery hits the water
Native oysters may one day return to the coastline of Kangaroo Island after the installation of new reef structures along the Kingscote foreshore as part of […]
How to help KI wildlife thrive
South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, recently rated No 2 ‘must-see’ 2024 holiday destination by Lonely Planet world travel guide, is still recovering from the devastating Black Summer bushfires […]
Tourists can support science too
From counting koalas on Kangaroo Island to spotting whale sharks in the Indian Ocean, citizen science projects are taking off around the world as the general […]
KI citizen science callout for summer
Visitors to South Australia’s popular holiday destination, Kangaroo Island, are invited to lend a hand to help the island’s world-leading environment by joining the ‘Passport to […]
Microplastics in the food chain
Plastic rubbish is everywhere and now broken-down microplastics have been found in variable concentrations in blue mussels and water within the intertidal zone at some of […]
Recognition for Save the Koala projects
Once limited to science-fiction, drones and facial recognition technology are now being harnessed to help save Australia’s koalas. A Flinders University College of Science and Engineering […]
Citizen science program for KI
Visitors to Kangaroo Island will be invited to take part in a major Federal Government-funded Citizen Science project led by Flinders University experts. As part of […]