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New insights into coral symbiosis after bleaching

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24 February 2023

New research has uncovered a complex picture of both loss and gain within the microalgal communities of corals after the 2016 Great Barrier Reef mass coral bleaching.

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AIMS appoints consortium to design new research vessel

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14 February 2023

A consortium of world-renowned vessel designers has been appointed by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) to complete the detailed design of a new state-of-the-art marine research vessel. 

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New appointments strengthen research leadership at AIMS

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30 January 2023

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has appointed new research leaders to enhance its world-leading scientific research in Australia’s tropical marine estate. 

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Climate change puts the brakes on speedy corals

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12 January 2023

Scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have found some fast-growing coral species on the Great Barrier Reef slow down their growth rates when exposed to warm water. 

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Weaving art with science in ghost net collaboration

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29 November 2022

In a mix of sea, science, and artistic collaboration, AIMS staff celebrated the Institute’s 50 years by creating a large art installation using ghost nets.

Triton shell art installation made by ghost nets
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Scientists and Traditional Custodians brought together on ‘floating lab’ for Great Barrier Reef coral spawning 

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16 November 2022

Marine scientists gathered with Traditional Custodians on Woppaburra sea Country this week for an ambitious field event during the annual mass coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef.   

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Sawfish tagging expedition with NT Seafood Council

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09 November 2022

AIMS scientists have been in Northern Territory waters looking for endangered sawfish species alongside the experienced professional fishing crew from Wild Barra Fisheries' FV North Islander.

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Coral reefs can adapt in response to mild marine heatwaves

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27 October 2022

A team of scientists from James Cook University (JCU) and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) have found that some coral species can adapt to increasing temperatures that cause bleaching, but only when marine heat wave events remain mild.&nb

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Video surveys show sea snake species hiding in the deep at Ashmore Reef

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05 October 2022

Deeper waters at remote Ashmore Reef off the Western Australian coast could be acting as a refuge for sea snake species not seen in shallow waters for more than a d

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"Coral Reefs of the World" series expands with new volume on omics

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04 October 2022

A new volume now published in the Coral Reefs of the World series explains how omics approaches are helping with the development of innovative methods in coral reef restoration and conservation.

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