News
Aboriginal groups impose dugong hunting ban
In the wake of seagrass damage from the 2011 floods, traditional owners have decided to stop hunting dugong.
Tag: marine
News
Native fish swims 800km to find a mate
One determined Australian mulloway swam a marathon return journey along the coast of Victoria and South Australia.
News
Speedy snail is surprise crab killer
Snails are known for their slow movement, but the Australian moon snail is quick to attack soldier crabs.
News
Marine conservation plan panned
Experts are underwhelmed by a government plan to protect the seas of Australia’s southwest.
News
Queensland cuts bag limits for snapper
Due to dwindling fish stocks, the Queensland government has reduced the recreational catch limits of snapper.
News
Snubfin dolphins face extinction
Without immediate protection, Australia’s only endemic dolphin could disappear within three generations.
News
Great white sharks attracted by AC/DC hits
A shark cage tour operator has found that great white sharks are attracted to music by Aussie band AC/DC.
Reader Photos
AG Flickr photo of the week: pyjama squid
This cute little striped pyjama squid makes a great subject for this week’s AG Flickr reader shot.
News
Fish recovery good news for Murray River
Recent rains and a coordinated effort to captive breed native fish are breathing new life into the Murray.
Science & Environment
State of our oceans
Just as the ocean is revealing its mysteries, we’re finding out how delicate its many ecosystems are.