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Autonomous technology helps scientists put eyes on Great Barrier Reef

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04 October 2017

In partnership with Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company, AIMS has demonstrated how a revolutionary high‐tech autonomous ocean vehicle, the Wave Glider, can improve monitoring of the Great...

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Early signs that bleached coral reefs could recover

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28 September 2017

Tiny sacs of white eggs found in bleached coral reefs between Townsville and Cairns are raising new hope for some of the worst affected parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

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New technologies can help preserve coral reefs

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22 September 2017

A collective of scientists and reef managers says new technological interventions are needed to save coral reefs under climate change.

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Giant sea snails join the fight to save the Reef

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19 September 2017

In its efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef and building on the $27.4 million investment to support the direct management of crown-of-thorns starfish, the Australian Government is now turning...

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Townsville students submerged in marine science

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12 September 2017

Nearly 300 Townsville school students are taking a behind-the-scenes look at research of the Great Barrier Reef when they visit the Australian Institute of Marine Science this week.

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Study uncovers value of shark dive tourism

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12 September 2017

Shark diving tourism is a growing industry estimated to be worth more than $25.5 million annually to Australia’s regional economy.

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Can corals survive climate change?

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06 September 2017

A group of international scientists have issued advice that more research is urgently required to determine whether corals can acclimatise* and adapt to the rapid pace of climate change.

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Public tours restart at the Australian Institute of Marine Science after refurbishment

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01 September 2017

AUSTRALIA’S premier marine science research facility at Cape Ferguson, south of Townsville will re-open its doors to the public this week after a major refurbishment.

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New research delivers hope for reef fish living in a high CO2 world

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01 September 2017

The latest research published today sharpens understanding of the implications of ocean acidification on reef fish behaviour, yielding promising results for their current and near-future survival.

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AIMS hosts Chinese research delegation

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18 August 2017

A research partnership between Australia and China to improve marine water quality, was strengthened today with Chinese dignitaries and researchers visiting Australia’s leading marine science...