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Cartels of cousins run dolphin society
Male dolphins form mutually beneficial alliances to take advantage of females and protect against rival gangs.
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Aussies engineer world’s deepest solo dive
Movie-maker James Cameron has conquered the world’s deepest solo dive, with the help of a crack team of Aussie engineers.
Wildlife
Stingrays: the misunderstood creatures of the sea
Stingrays have copped a bad rap, but they are actually gentle, inquisitive creatures, argues Richard Wylie.
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Turtle and dugong footage causes controversy
A TV report showing turtles and dugongs hunted in the Torres Strait has been criticised as unbalanced and emotive.
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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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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.