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Category Archives: Marine Biology
Saltwater crocodiles exposed
Good news for the crocodile industry in Australia.
Nemo’s days are numbered
Ocean’s growing carbon dioxide levels may threaten coral fish
Filed under Arts & Science, Ecology, Marine Australia, Marine Biology, Nature, Science
Sydney whales not bothered by whale watchers
Migrating humpback whales are more likely to stay breathing on the surface when vessels are around.
Filed under Animals, Ecology, Marine Biology, Nature, Science
Biofuel research given a boost by cyanobacteria
The discovery of how cyanobacteria really produce energy is expected to help scientists manufacture biofuels.
Filed under Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Nature, Science
From dolphins and fish
When a predatory dolphin is on the hunt for food, fish often hide in an empty conch shell.
Filed under Animals, Marine Australia, Marine Biology, Nature, Science
Lungfish provide insight into terrestrial evolution
Australia’s living fossil has given scientists an insight into the development of our hind legs.
Filed under Animals, Ecology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Nature, Palaeontology, Science
New dolphin species discovered in Victoria
The coastal dolphins of Southern Australia have been formally recognised as a new species of bottlenose dolphin.
Filed under Animals, Conservation, Ecology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Nature, Science
Tropical fish rely on adult traits for dispersal
A large body size or the ability to raft on flotsam across an ocean may help tropical fish spread to new homes.
Filed under Animals, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Marine Biology, Nature, Science
Fossil reveals origin of the whale’s giant mouth
The fossilised jaws of the extinct baleen whale Janjucetus hunderi. Photograph by Jon Augier; Copyright Museum Victoria Baleen whales first evolved their huge mouths for capturing large prey, a new study has shown.
Filed under Marine Biology, Nature, Palaeontology, Science
Australian dolphin could be extinct in three generations
There may be only 1000 snubfin dolphins left… and time is running out.
Filed under Animals, Conservation, Ecology, Marine Biology, Nature, Science
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