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Bones, guts and genetics key to plentiful (mangrove jack) fish in the sea

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14 May 2026

Parasitic analysis, micro-chemistry and genetics are being combined to help ensure the future of Australia’s popular mangrove jack fish.

Branded fishing lures
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Using vessel movements to forecast invasive seaweed spread

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11 May 2026

Examining the movements of vessels between locations helped to predict where an invasive seaweed spread, researchers led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have revealed. 

A diver surveys a bed of invasive Caulerpa seaweed
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Desktop explorers unveil more than 1000 uncharted coral reefs in northern Australia

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20 April 2026

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) scientists have ‘discovered’ and mapped more than 1000 previously uncharted coral reefs in northern Australia, all without setting foot on a boat, or even leaving their offices.

Newly revealed coral reefs
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Managing risks when intervening to help coral reefs

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16 April 2026

A new tool to help scientists and reef managers consider the ecological risks of different coral reef interventions around the world has been developed by researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).

Scientist in coral aquaculture facility
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Coral-eating starfish outbreaks may be driven from the land and the deep sea

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15 April 2026
Almost transparent microscopic creatures with a yellow section are pictured on a black background
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Tracking a monster: the unprecedented path of severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle across Australia’s coral reefs

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10 April 2026

By AIMS spatial ecologist Dr

Satellite image of Cyclone Narelle over Ningaloo, Western Australia
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Damselfish pick-up lines could have a regional accent

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26 March 2026

Courtship calls among two species of fish commonly found on Australian coral reefs have been described, and researchers say their ‘accents’ can vary significantly between regions.  

Humbug damselfish
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Uncle Bob honoured as a trailblazer, bringing together scientists and Traditional Owners

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25 March 2026

AIMS Indigenous Partnerships Coordinator Uncle Bob Muir has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of James Cook University for "his eminent contributions to marine science and the field of valuing and incorporating Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous perspectives in marine stewardship, nationally and internat

Bob Muir
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AIMS scientists help take Great Barrier Reef restoration approaches global

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20 March 2026

Efforts to improve and fast track large-scale coral reef restoration processes on Caribbean reefs are being supported by Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) scientists as part of a new international collaboration.

Four scientists from AIMS and SECORE post for a photo
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It’s a wrap – Reef Song experiment ends with promise

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11 March 2026
Scientist diver taking 3D photos of coral reef