Tag: marine biology
Wildlife
Gallery: Dugongs, the mermaids of Moreton Bay
Flirtations with the mariners of bygone eras made dugongs the stuff of romantic legends. Today, Australian scientists are uncovering the truth about these mysterious creatures.
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Oddball land-loving fish puzzles experts
A species of land-dwelling fish was armed against land predators before it left the water, experts say.
Wildlife
Tracking turtle nests at Eco Beach, WA
Flatback are the only sea turtle species endemic to Australian waters, but much remains uknown about them.
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VIDEO: Bamboo sharks play dead
Captured on film, bamboo shark embryos play dead by pausing their respiration and slowing their heartbeat.
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Tiny reef fish is surprise speedster
A small reef fish swims faster than the quickest ocean-going species, and exerts far less energy doing so – with VIDEO.
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Astonishing hunting strategy of thresher sharks
BLAM! Thresher sharks strike to kill with their scythe-like tails, as seen in new video footage.
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VIDEO: Slug penetrates mate’s forehead during sex
An Australian sea slug uses a spike to inject fluid into the head of its mate during intercourse, researchers have found.
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New dolphin species discovered off Australia
A new species of humpback dolphin has been identified in Australian waters.
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Sea lion pups remember mum’s voice
Sea lions can pick out their mother’s voice, long after they’ve left her care, just as elephants and fur seals do.