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Marine Biology

Australian dolphin could be extinct in three generations

There may be only 1000 snubfin dolphins left… and time is running out.

Carbon seeps predict the future for coral reefs

Three natural carbon dioxide seeps in Papua New Guinea have enabled scientists to see what the future holds for coral reefs if CO2 levels continue to rise.

Nine new marine species discovered near Bali

Two new dottybacks have been identified among the finds by a researcher from the University of Sydney.

Crab invasion threatens cancer cure

Thousands of king crabs are converging on Antarctica.

Humpback whales change their tune

Humpback whales change songs the way humans change fashion trends.

Cannibal virus found in Antarctica

A virus-killer has been found in a hypersaline lake near Davis Station.

New disease threatens penguins

Pathogens and thyroid disorders might be the culprits behind a new disease that is threatening penguins.

Preserving coral reefs with cryogenics

An international team is trying to save corals from rising ocean temperatures by freezing them.

Coral reef networks help preserve fish species

Immigrating larvae are helping maintain the diversity of the reefs.

Tracking leatherback turtles across the Atlantic Ocean

The giant leatherback turtles travel thousands of kilometres every year between their breeding colonies and feeding grounds across the Atlantic Ocean.

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