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Great Barrier Reef series reveals unseen events
A new three-part documentary series reveals previously unfilmed scenes of the world’s biggest coral reef.
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Whale shark spotted in the Southern Ocean
Whale sharks mostly inhabit the tropics, but a rare sighting in the Southern Ocean suggests a change in behaviour.
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Sawfish uses snout to detect and stab prey
Sawfish use electrical signals in their long saw-like snout to detect, stun and then stab them.
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Cuttlefish use polarising vision to communicate
Cuttlefish and other marine animals use polarised light as a type of secret language, experts say.
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Mysterious ocean feature found in Tasman Sea
Massive spinning discs of water from the Bass Strait are travelling great distances in the East Australian Current.
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Protecting the Coral Sea
Stunning underwater images showcase the beauty of the Coral Sea in a new exhibition.
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Shark attack increase blamed on humans
A rise in shark attacks around the globe has been attributed to more tourists visiting shark territories.
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How 9/11 shed light on stressed whales
Scientists have used the drop-off in shipping traffic after 9/11 to understand whale responses to noise.
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Not many fish in the sea, scientists say
Despite the vast ocean volumes, most species of fish are found in freshwater lakes and rivers, new research shows.
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Tasman Sea a “hotspot” for ocean warming
The temperature of waters east of Tasmania are rising rapidly, as balmy ocean currents shift toward the poles.