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 […]
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 […]
Genetic mixing helps healthy whale populations
Killer whale populations in low latitudes have high genetic diversity despite having low population densities, as a result of genetic mixing, which plays a crucial role […]
Protecting South Australia’s endangered sharks and rays
Flinders University PhD candidate Chloe Roberts has played a leading role a community-driven campaign to protect South Australia’s endangered sharks and rays. Starting December 16, new […]
Deep-sea squid gives up secrets
While Aussies tuck into calamari and chips at the beach, Flinders University researchers have taken a look at why the large Dana octopus squid, which can […]
Kingfish adapt to shark tourism
One of South Australia’s most popular game fish, yellowtail kingfish, have become a side attraction for tourists diving with white sharks at Australia’s only cage-diving site. […]
New insights on whale shark tourism
Increasing opportunities for up-close encounters with sharks and other animals are making wildlife tourism one of the fastest growing tourism sectors – leading Australian ecology experts […]
Research supports SA cage shark-diving
New research published in leading ocean policy journal Marine Policy has highlighted the successful management of white shark cage-diving in South Australia. Neptune Islands, off the […]
New tests on shark deterrents
A new study led by Flinders University experts has tested the effectiveness of a newly developed, long-range electric shark deterrent on white sharks. The 80 […]