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Seafloor landslides point to ancient tsunamis
The seafloor off Australia’s east coast hints at underwater landslides some 15 million years ago, researchers say.
Tag: underwater
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Shark deterrent research: WA pledges $2m
Funding from the WA government aims to boost shark deterrents following a spate of attacks.
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Flatback turtles filmed underwater for first time
The first ever professional underwater shots of flatback turtles have been captured off the northern coast of WA.
Adventure
Deepsea Challenger: an Australian marvel
How a submarine built in Sydney got Hollywood director James Cameron to the bottom of the Mariana Trench and back.
Wildlife
Gallery: Best Australian wildlife experiences
Make your year wild and wonderful by seeking out some of Australia’s most thrilling wildlife experiences.
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How 9/11 shed light on stressed whales
Scientists have used the drop-off in shipping traffic after 9/11 to understand whale responses to noise.
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Snubfin dolphins face extinction
Without immediate protection, Australia’s only endemic dolphin could disappear within three generations.
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Vast asteroid crater found in Timor Sea
The crater’s discovery may answer questions about a period of significant global cooling 35 million years ago.
Adventure
The new extreme: Underwater cave diving
Daring divers explore dangerous, submerged caves in a quest to push the limits and be the first to discover a new, underwater world.
Wildlife
A whale’s varied vocabulary
Wop, thwop… Australian researchers have found that whale ‘conversations’ are surprisingly varied.