Spouting surprising facts about humpback whales

Humpback whales are on their annual migration north along the Australian coast. We've got some surprising facts for you to ponder on your whale watch.

Meet Phil Vandenbossche: hydrographic surveyor

To mark World Hydrography Day, we sound out one of our Hydrographic Surveyors, Phil Vandenbossche. Dive in to find out what his job involves.

Dr Karen Evans is helping to seas the Ocean Decade 

Dr Karen Evans is providing expert advice across Australia on how everyone can get involved in the Ocean Decade.

Before it was Cape Grim, it was known as Kennaook

Our world-famous atmospheric gas monitoring station is now known by the dual name of Kennaook/Cape Grim. This recognises the Aboriginal heritage of the land on which it stands.

Dr Beth Fulton: Making waves in marine ecosystem management

Dr Elizabeth (Beth) Fulton is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and recognised for her pioneering marine ecosystems modelling work.

Meet our Great Barrier Reef research coordinator: Dr Bruce Taylor

As a human geographer, Dr Bruce Taylor is an expert on how people connect to places. Let's dive into why he is so passionate about one of Australia's treasures.

New findings offer hope for the endangered sawfish

Scientists have recorded largetooth sawfish in the Archer River in Queensland, offering conservation hope for one of the most endangered groups of species on the planet.

Using DNA to determine the age of green sea turtles

We are working with green sea turtles to provide a fast and safe way to determine the ages of individual turtles.

On a mission to end plastic waste

We’ve taken a pledge to reduce plastic. Our goal is an 80 per cent reduction in plastic waste entering the Australian environment by 2030.

Meet our coral spawning researcher: Lauren Hardiman

Lauren Hardiman saw one of nature’s rare events- coral spawning - at one of Australia’s most iconic locations.

People power protecting Ningaloo from plastic pollution

New research has revealed that remote areas of northern Ningaloo Reef are some of the least polluted thanks to locals and visitors alike.

Spits and shoals – will coastal erosion take a toll?

We take a deeper dive into the ocean processes that caused the recent coastal erosion on Bribie Island in Queensland.