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Co2 seeps in PNG give insights to the future of coral reefs in a world of increasing greenhouse gas emissions
Natural carbon dioxide (CO2) seeps in Papua New Guinea have given scientists rare insights into what tropical coral reefs could look like if human-induced atmospheric CO2 concentrations continue to rise unabated  ... [ read more ]
 "Stingercam" suggests caution in the water
Marine researchers are recommending swimmers continue to observe caution when swimming in the ocean in North Queensland, even at the notional end to the stinger season. "Stingercams" located on the wharf at AIMS headquarters near Townsville, had shown the presence of stingers beyond the season’s widely-accepted end  ...  [ read more ]
Young marine science students showcase their work at AIMS
Communicating complex scientific research in a 12-minute presentation was the challenge facing marine science students visiting AIMS recently. The 2011 AIMS@JCU Student Seminar Day saw 13 young marine science students presenting their research to the judges  ...  [ read more ]
 
CDU plays host to harbour studies expert
One of the world’s leading experts on integrated harbour studies was in Darwin last week as a guest of Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the North Australian Marine Research Alliance (NAMRA) ...  [ read more ]
In brief...
Dr Ken Anthony was appointed team leader of AIMS’ Responding to Climate Change Team ...  Queensland’s Chief Scientist, Dr Geoff Garrett recently visited AIMS headquarters in Townsville  ...  The question of "where to next?" following the completion of the Census of Marine Life, was addressed by a recent visitor to AIMS ... Ocean acidification conference
 
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