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Scientists know more complex reef habitats tend to recover faster after disturbances.  But, until now, they didn’t know why. New findings published in Scientific Reports this week found the improved recovery of complex reef systems is largely due to the...

Sea turtles may use the sunrise to show them the way home. That’s what scientists at James Cook University have found after analysing satellite tracking data of the animals. Dr Takahiro Shimada, from JCU’s College of Science and Engineering,...

Hyperactive and clumsy are not usually two words to describe the deadly cone snail. But, expose one to the levels of ocean acidification expected under predicted climate change – an acid trip of sorts – and what you are left...

The battle against the coral-eating, crown-of-thorns starfish is about to get a whole lot cheaper, with the discovery of a new weapon and it’s not what you would expect. Field trials by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA)...

The importance of mangroves Mangrove systems are critical to coastal ecosystems, helping both plants and animals survive. Many juvenile larger predators, like sharks, and other marine animals like turtles, grow up in mangroves, protected by their root system. So...

When you’re investing in a home, there’s lots of things to consider. Do you go for the townhouse or the terrace?  Are the foundations stable or being eaten by white ants? Is this a safe neighbourhood? You probably consider...