News
Gender-bending cuttlefish trick rivals
Some male cuttlefish can display both male and female patterns to trick male rivals, scientists have found.
Tag: marine
News
Historic shipwreck returned to watery grave
The 1850 wreck of the colonial-built Clarence has been buried in Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay to preserve it.
Wildlife
The mysterious world of seadragons
They are little-known but incredibly fascinating creatures of the ocean. Meet our endemic seadragons.
News
Australian marine reserve the world’s largest
The government has created the largest marine reserve in the world, which protects much of Australian waters.
Destinations
Best dives sites in Australia
Immerse yourself in the wonder of Australia’s underwater world by blowing bubbles in some of its most intriguing dive sites.
Wildlife
Return of the killer whales of Eden, NSW
Legend has it that orcas helped human whalers to capture and destroy their marine victims off the coast of Eden, NSW.
Destinations
Christmas Island: caving and diving
Myriad mysterious caves and stunning coral reefs abound on Christmas Island.
Destinations
Top snorkelling spots in Australia
You don’t need to have a scuba diving certificate to enjoy the best of Australia’s reefs. Here are the best snorkel sites.
Reader Photos
Reader photo: surfing dolphin
This week’s reader photo is a great action shot of a surfing dolphin.
Wildlife
Stingrays: the misunderstood creatures of the sea
Stingrays have copped a bad rap, but they are actually gentle, inquisitive creatures, argues Richard Wylie.