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Oceans

We’re working to discover, enhance and sustain marine ecosystems and maximise the benefits from Australia’s marine territory.

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Oceans

We’re working to discover, enhance and sustain marine ecosystems and maximise the benefits from Australia’s marine territory.

  • Climate
  • Coasts
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Sharks

A photo of different plastic items on a beach.

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.

Lauren diving in the reef

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.

Two researchers in the distance with a measuring tape from the water’s edge towards the dunes.

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.

What is the value of a wave? How changes to our coastline could wipe out surfing’s benefits

Surfing’s benefits to well-being aren’t often studied in economics terms. This is a major gap in our knowledge we’re now trying to fill.

Science-savvy sailors race from Sydney to Hobart

Considerably more accurate than the old ‘thermometer in a bucket’ trick, Bluelink ocean forecasting is helping sailors optimise their route in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Meet Dr Julie Janssens: hydrochemist of the high seas

Dr Julie Janssens is sailing far and wide to support research that helps us better understand our oceans.

A man riding his bike through a city street during wet weather

Climate change is likely driving a drier southern Australia – so why are we having such a wet year?

The southern parts of Australia are expected to become increasingly dry due to climate change. Yet, we now find ourselves subject to another La Niña event. What’s going on?

“We must improve how we treat our Reef”

Dr Christopher Doropoulos says utilising the masses of coral larvae released following annual spawning events could help restore our Reef.

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Virtual work experience onboard our RV Investigator

Our team on research vessel Investigator is using virtual technologies to put people into places, roles and experiences not otherwise possible.

A boat docked at a harbour.

How much do marine heatwaves cost? The economic losses amount to billions and billions of dollars

Marine heatwaves are catastrophic impacts of climate change many of us are already familiar with. But how much do they cost society?

Heard Island (image MattCurnock) 1

Blowing the lid off the volcanic story of Heard Island

Scientists studying a remote volcanic island have found it plays an important role in feeding a hungry ocean.

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