oceans Archives

Spice it up in Indonesia

With idyllic scenery, fascinating cultures, rich maritime heritage and plenty of wildlife, unlock the secrets of the islands of Indonesia with Coral Expeditions.

Wildlife

A deep dive into the world of reef manta rays

Ask anyone who has encountered a manta ray in the wild to recount the experience, and you’ll witness their eyes illuminate, their faces animate, and perhaps their arms will instinctively mimic the graceful, soaring movements of these majestic creatures.

News

Maugean skate baby delivers hope for endangered species

In a world first, a Maugean skate has hatched from an egg laid in captivity. Scientists hope it’s the first of many.

Science & Environment

The world’s rarest whale has captivated scientists since the 1800s

A spade-toothed whale washed up on a New Zealand beach earlier this month. To understand how momentous this is requires a look back at the history of the enigmatic species.

Science & Environment

Ancient know-how meets a modern challenge

Contemporary marine park management is infused with traditional knowledge to tackle new threats on the Great Barrier Reef.

Travel

Natural-born killers

Take a deep dive into the wondrous world of whales – orca, humpback, pilot, blue – with Naturaliste Charters in south-west WA.

Nature Photographer of the Year

Shortlist: 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Here are the shortlisted images for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards for 2024, showcasing the year’s best wildlife and landscape photos.

Queensland

Give me sun, give me sea, give me cetaceans

From July to October, join Australia’s premier whale and dolphin experts on a voyage of adventure and citizen science in Queensland’s idyllic Hervey Bay.