Shellfish reef insights come to the surface
As Australians head to the coast for summer holidays, spare a thought for the humble shellfish reefs and ecosystems that support healthy habitats and are the […]
Marine genetics to help restore coastlines
Australians love their coastal and marine environments but much of the world’s ecosystems are in various stages of decline and in urgent need of restoration. In […]
Green energy solutions from the sea
Green fields are opening around the world as researchers make inroads into improving efficiencies in more sustainable vehicles via a novel biofuel and power generation from […]
Secret history of sharks
Imagine a 16 metre super-sized shark weighing more than 60 tonnes attacking a dolphin or small whale. The rise and fall of the ancient megalodon […]
Good oil on fish farming
As the cost of fish oil continues to rise, Australian aquaculture operators are looking for safe and more sustainable sources for healthy formulated feed in order […]
New way to tackle marine litter
Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global pollution problem, Flinders University […]
Tracing the ‘triumph’ of whale evolution
The largest dataset of cetacean genes ever collated has helped Flinders University scientists dive deep ‘into the blue’ to fathom the ‘triumph’ of baleen whale evolution. […]
The future is bright: Flinders awarded $6.67 million for six ARC future fellows
Research on countering antimicrobial resistance, combatting extremism, and tuning body clocks for personalised sleep treatments are amongst six transformative Flinders University projects awarded $6.67 million in […]
Key industries join forces with researchers to deliver real-world solutions
Two new industry-related research projects are seeking new solutions to detect and treat prostate and breast cancer, and to support more sustainable abalone farming. Flinders University […]