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Meet Corrine Condie: finding paths through conflict with behavioural science

Corrine is using behavioural science to give people a meaningful stake in future science and technologies.

Cool water from the deep could protect pockets of the Great Barrier Reef into the 2080s

A few reefs on the Great Barrier Reef have been largely untouched by bleaching. We found upwellings of cold water are protecting them – for now.

Marimba – Amplifying the impact of research imagery

Our researchers have developed Marimba, an innovative open-source framework that transforms how research image datasets are managed, processed and shared, setting a new standard for scientific collaboration and data accessibility.

How our scientists are working to save the Spotted Handfish

Our researchers are taking a multi-pronged approach to power conservation efforts for Tasmania's critically endangered species.

Meet ecologist Ana Bugnot: realising big childhood dreams

Ana Bugnot grew up in a land-locked city, but her driving passion has led her to a career focussed on improving coastal and marine environments.

Meet Cindy Bessey: discovering life from a drop in the ocean

eDNA techniques offer marine parks managers and industry a cost-effective and accessible tool to help manage the sustainable use and conservation of our marine environments.

Global study finds more than half of branded plastic pollution linked to 56 companies

An international team of researchers has provided the first ever quantification of products from global plastic producers in the environment.

Ocean floor a ‘reservoir’ for plastic pollution, world-first study finds

New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor.

Meet Janet Anstee: keeping an eye on water

Janet Anstee, Deputy Mission Lead for AquaWatch Australia, is focused on delivering our ‘weather service’ for water quality and driving Indigenous co-design opportunities.

Marine heatwaves burn up the food chain

Marine heatwaves are becoming increasingly common, and they’re impacting the microorganisms in our oceans.