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Hannah McCleary leading by example

Hannah McCleary shares her journey and work to inspire more women in science.

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.

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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.

Two scientists on RV Investigator

Ashes to ashes, dust to life: how iron improves anaemic oceans

Anaemic oceans can lead to lower productivity in marine ecosystems with flow on effects for our atmosphere, climate and fisheries. Scientists on board our RV Investigator are investigating.

Women krilling it in Antarctica

In the icy waters off Antarctica, a team of women are leading the way while trawling for answers about Antarctic krill.

Nelson smiling at the camera on RV Falkor

Navigating science at sea on RV Falkor in uncertain times

COVID-19 has changed how we work. This includes Nelson Kuna, who is currently on board RV Falkor providing science support off Queensland.

A turtle swimming underwater.

Deep dive: National Science Week quiz

We celebrated National Science Week in August! How much did you learn about our deep blue oceans and space?

Northern Australian marine park’s sea floor caught on camera for first time

The new data from RV Investigator will be shared with the Traditional Owners and Indigenous ranger groups who work in the marine park.

The (ocean) floor is lava: RV Investigator’s Coral Sea voyage

Most of the ocean floor and what goes on down there is pretty much a mystery. This is where the RV Investigator's new research voyage in the Coral Sea could help.

SS Federal’s watery grave studied in bid to solve century-old mystery

The resting place of SS Federal, which sank with no survivors in 1901, has been a mystery for years — now authorities have confirmed its location, following some help from recreational divers.

WWII mystery put to rest: finding SS Macumba after 74 years

A WWII maritime mystery has been solved: Scientists on board our research vessel Investigator have discovered the shipwreck of SS Macumba 74 years after it was sunk.

Photo looking back over RV Investigator decks. Photo by Jesse Hawley.

We’re on the ocean! Catch our rolling updates as we sail from Sydney to Broome, sciencing all the way

Never been out on the ocean before? We're in the same boat. That's why Jesse from our social media team is on our ship, the RV Investigator, to find out what happens on a research vessel.