underwater Archives

Oil and gas prospecting highlights need for marine reserves

Pressure mounts on regulators to protect marine life, as exploration for oil and gas increases in Australian waters.

Experts fear major reef damage from stranded ship

Park authorities are starting to assess the damage to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as questions are raised about the need for marine pilots on all large ships navigating near to the World Heritage Area.

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Whale research mission returns from Antarctica

Scientists attest to a successful study of the behaviour of whales in Antarctic waters.

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News: Bleached coral threatens GBR

The effects of climate change on the coral of our Great Barrier Reef could have far-reaching consequences.

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Lord Howe Island: Life on Lord Howe

The dainty anemonefish of Lord Howe Island is becoming an early-warning system for rising temperatures.

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Ric’s dolphin redemption

Once the famed trainer of Flipper, Ric O’Barry is now a passionate advocate for dolphin freedom.

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A shock to our shores

Acclaimed documentary The Cove reveals a shocking secret that urges Australians to remain morally aware, and politically active.

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Baby whales captured on film

Amateur whale photographers described as “unusually talented” have captured beautiful stills of sperm whales so young, they haven’t lost their wrinkles.

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The underwater channel

This hypnotic video of the second largest aquarium in the world puts in a good word for underwater viewing, Canon’s 5D camera, and viral web marketing.