Novel material in new bioplastic
Plastic pollution is a global crisis that no one country can solve alone – with microplastics found in soils, rivers, the air and even organs throughout […]
Wave of hope as whales return
In the face of a devastating harmful algal bloom, scientists have hailed this year’s whale season in South Australia as a beacon of light for marine […]
New research vessel for marine science in SA
A new coastal research vessel, RV Encounter, will support the investigations and training opportunities of Flinders University’s Marine and Coastal Research Consortium. The consortium comprises more […]
Critical call in UN plastic treaty
Rising levels of plastic waste are breaking down in every part of Earth’s land, sea and air, leading to the proliferation of micro- and nanoplastic pollution […]
Mapping killer whale ‘hotspots’
While well documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Australia. However, orcas are actually sighted year-round […]
Marine risks from Murray floodwater
Extended drought and warm weather are damaging South Australia’s marine ecosystems, and periodic flooding of the River Murray poses another major risk. A significant flood in […]
Restoration programs won’t save coral reefs
As coral bleaching and deaths become more widespread globally, experts are re-evaluating the benefits of restoration missions to reverse damage and protect some of the world’s […]
Introduced Pacific oysters provide biodiversity benefits in Port River
The introduction of exotic species can pose significant challenges in the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, yet Flinders University researchers have found that Pacific oysters introduced […]
Preserved shark jaws can reveal diet history
Teeth from sharks and rays can be used to study their diet, but one of the biggest challenges in shark science is collecting samples from rare […]