by Matilda Meikle | Mar 1, 2024 | Environment
Scientists have found that the world is 1.7 degrees warmer, according to information gathered from the Puerto Rican sea sponge. Researchers from The University of Western Australia collaborated with experts from Indiana State university and the University of Puerto...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 3, 2023 | Environment
A new study has determined which areas of the ocean are warming at the quickest rate. A report from UNSW has revealed that ocean warming almost doubled between 2010-2020 when compared to the data from 1990-2000. The study, which sought to better understand rising...
by Matilda Meikle | Jun 11, 2023 | Environment
Research has revealed that coral reefs are being threatened by increased disease. According to a new study, coral disease has tripled over the last 25 years. And with rates of infection only predicted to grow, this could have devastating effects for coral populations...
by Matilda Meikle | May 16, 2023 | Environment
Artificial boulders housing rockpools have been dropped into Sydney harbour in an attempt to preserve local marine life. These Living Boulders are the result of a collaboration between marine scientists, Sydney by Kayak and North Sydney Council. Dropped into the...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 17, 2022 | Environment
Australia’s first offshore nursery has spawned an abundance of coral at Fitzroy Island off Cairns. The nursery was planted in the Great Barrier Reef four years ago, started by the not-for-profit Reef Restoration Foundation. Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation,...
