A marine heatwave in northwest Australia is killing huge numbers of fish. It’s heading south
In 2010, an enormous marine heatwave devastated ocean life in Western Australia. Now another big one is taking hold – and ...
Forty-one new flora and fauna species added to Australia's threatened list
A number of animals, plants and an entire ecosystem were added to Australia's extinction watch list in 2024. We look at the ...
The world's second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia's longest river—we're bringing it back
Murray crayfish once thrived in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. The species was found everywhere from the headwaters of the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers in the Australian Alps all the way down to ...
Climate Chaos Reshapes Life on the Great Barrier Reef
A new study reveals that life on the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing significant changes due to climate change and other ...
Oahu man faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling fish
Shane Takasane faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling aquarium fish such as the Hawaii yellow tang, seen above in a snorkeling lagoon at Aulani Resort’s Rainbow Reef. STAR-ADVERTISER / 2023 ...
The man on a mission to save our coral reefs – by growing them in London
It’s going! It’s going!” someone shouts. We hurry up a short flight of steps to an illuminated aquarium tank hidden behind a ...
The lesser-known region of Australia that the crowds haven't discovered yet
Awe-inspiring wilderness, rugged coastline, award-winning produce and a mellow culture – Joanna Whitehead discovers why ...
Mongabay29d
South Australia bans fishing of many sharks and rays in its waters
The state of South Australia has banned fishing of several endangered or critically endangered sharks and rays in its waters. “These endemic species … are as unique as a koala and in just as ...
Coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaches ‘catastrophic’ levels, study finds
home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 411 species of hard corals. It contributes billions of dollars to the Australian ...
Fishers busted with illegal snapper catch on SA’s Fleurieu Peninsula
A trio of fishermen have been fined after being busted with snapper during a routine inspection on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Banning of 'morally outrageous' fishing trap a major win for elusive Aussie animal
Five of the six jurisdictions where the animal lives have banned the use of a controversial trap. But one is holding out.