History & Culture
Eden’s killer whales: helping human hunters
New reserach is shedding light on a historic hunting alliance between orcas and whalers.
Tag: marine
News
New hope to stop crown of thorns destroying reefs
A chink has been found in the armour of the crown of thorns starfish blamed for decimating Australia’s iconic reef.
News
Shark cull planned for popular WA beaches
The Western Australian government has announced a plan to cull great white sharks near popular beaches.
News
Sea lions: how they beat the bends
Scientists have shed light on a mystery: how diving mammals hunt the depths for food without getting the bends.
News
Vale Ron Taylor: shark filmmaker dies
Legendary shark filmmaker and conservationist, Ron Taylor, has died at the age of 78.
News
Little penguins in Sydney get check-up
Sydney’s little penguins got a check-up and the population is stable, say experts.
Science & Environment
The bends: anatomy of decompression sickness
Scuba diving can transport you to a magical underwater world, but in rare cases the pressure can be dangerous.
News
Skin cancer threat to Great Barrier Reef fish
Humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from Australia’s strong sun – fish are prone to skin cancers too, says study.
News
Sex makes squid exhausted, say scientists
Australia’s dumpling squid are unable to swim after bouts of mating, increasing their risk of being eaten by predators.
News
Gender-bending cuttlefish trick rivals
Some male cuttlefish can display both male and female patterns to trick male rivals, scientists have found.