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$48 billion marine industries worth more than agriculture
Australia’s $48 billion marine industries are worth more to the nation than agriculture, according to newly-released data.  ... [ read more ]
Shark mothers provide critical life support for newborn pups
Live-bearing shark mums are not the cold-hearted parents they have been made out to be, according to a new study showing that sharks in fact provide substantial post-partum investment in their young.  ...  [ read more ]
Coral coring unlocks climate secrets in Western Australia
Massive corals are being used by marine scientists to unravel the effects of climate and environmental change on coral reefs in Australia’s remote north-west.  ...  [ read more ]
New era for marine research in the Northern Territory
Understanding of the north’s rich tropical marine endowment will be enhanced following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding between Charles Darwin University, AIMS, The Australian National University and the Northern Territory Government.    ...  [ read more ]
AIMS researcher wins prestigious national award
A prestigious national award that recognises the work of young, female scientists has been won by Dr Nicole Webster from the Australian Institute of Marine Science.    ...  [ read more ]
In brief...
Librarian booked for leadership course. New discoveries at Ningaloo Reef. Scientists fill knowledge gaps through CReefs expedition. Copepod research wins prize.  ... [ read more ]

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