A collaboration between Australian and Indonesian researchers is uncovering some of the mysteries of the world’s largest fish.
Australians have watched in horror this week as two separate humpback whales were tangled up in Queensland shark nets on the same day. These put the number of whales caught in Queensland shark nets to four this season – that we know about.
The word ‘bog’ doesn’t exactly evoke the most ideal mental imagery, but bogs are, in fact, extremely idyllic.
A groundbreaking study has given convincing evidence of the mistaken identity theory, which despite being widely cited, until now had not been scientifically proven.
Aussie whale experts are asking the public to keep an eye out for blue whales along the east coast.
This is only the second time a super group of humpbacks has been observed in the southern hemisphere and the first time bubble-net feeding has been seen in Australia.
A need for speed led to some seals and sea lions evolving larger front flippers to help catch fast-swimming prey like penguins, Australian researchers say.
The heart of a dead rare whale has been buried by traditional owners as part of a cultural ceremony. Here’s why.
Australia abounds in mesmerising marine life. Here’s where you can have the best aquatic encounters around the country.
Get to know all of Australia’s seals and sea lions.