oceans Archives

Science & Environment

Serious sea smarts

Octopuses are sparking innovation and inspiring us in ways we never thought possible.

Science & Environment

Underwater treasure

This unassuming rocky site marks a place where the ocean gleams and ripples with the riches of life.

News

Footage reveals ‘surfing’ whales in Australian waters

As humpback and southern right whales return to Antarctica at the tail end of their annual migration, east coast whale watchers may think the show will soon be over. But some whale species are still here, possibly year-round. And we need to find out more about them.

News

Sharks filmed ‘smashing’ sea urchins

What started as a study to better understand how lobsters prey on sea urchins instead discovered sharks also predate on the pest.

Photography

Have you ever seen a fish yawn?

Scientists have investigated why some underwater species yawn – and the reason is not what you might think.

International

The ocean’s tiniest dolphins and the doggie squad that detects them

If Aotearoa New Zealand’s adorable Hector’s dolphins don’t steal your heart, the dogs that seek them out for you will.

News

Unzipping deep blue genes

In our nation’s marine life lies potential chemical and pharmaceutical discoveries, but can the rights of nature be balanced against corporate interests?

Nature Photographer of the Year

Winners: 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

As the natural world continues to take a hit from climate change, biodiversity loss and other human-induced changes, the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition reminds us, yet again, of the beauty and inspiration that surrounds us.