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Ocean conservation and marine ecology
Science-based insights for protecting Australian waters.
Clear, evidence-based analysis for ocean advocates and marine enthusiasts. We focus on the science, policy, and actions that protect our marine ecosystems.
What we cover
- Marine biodiversity and ecosystem health
- Climate change impacts on oceans
- Conservation policy and advocacy
- Threatened species and habitat protection
What you can expect
- Evidence-based science communication
- Australian ocean conservation priorities
- Practical ways to take action
- Policy updates and research summaries
Latest posts
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Marine Heatwaves Along the East Australian Current: 2025-26 Summer Wrap
The 2025-26 summer saw significant marine heatwave activity along the EAC. The implications for fisheries, reef ecosystems, and coastal habitats.
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Microplastic Research in Australian Waters: The 2026 State of Knowledge
Microplastic pollution in Australian marine systems continues to be a research priority. A current snapshot of what we know in mid-2026.
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Coral IVF on the Reef: The 2026 Restoration Numbers
Coral assisted reproduction techniques on the Great Barrier Reef are past the demonstration phase. The latest numbers say a lot about what scaling looks like.
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Sea Grass Restoration in Southern Australia: The Quiet Carbon Win
Sea grass restoration around southern Australia is producing carbon and biodiversity outcomes the policy conversation has not caught up with.
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Dugong Population in WA: What the 2026 Surveys Are Telling Us
Western Australia hosts the largest dugong population on Earth. The 2026 aerial survey results are in, and the picture is more complicated than the headlines suggest.
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Ghost Gear Recovery Programs: What's Working, What's Not, and Why It Matters
Lost and abandoned fishing gear is one of the most damaging forms of marine debris. A look at the recovery programs operating across northern Australia and what 2026 is showing.
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Australian Cetacean Population Updates: May 2026 Snapshot
Whale and dolphin population data through Q1 2026 shows divergent trajectories. Here's what the recent surveys are revealing.
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Marine Heatwave Recovery: What the May 2026 Data Actually Shows
Marine heatwave recovery in Australian waters is uneven. Here's what the latest data shows about which ecosystems are bouncing back and which aren't.
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Grey Nurse Sharks on Australia's East Coast: A 2026 Population Update
Dr. Sarah Winters reviews the latest grey nurse shark population data from NSW aggregation sites and what the trends mean for one of Australia's most endangered marine species.
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Seagrass Restoration in 2026: Where Australian Projects Actually Stand
Dr. Sarah Winters reviews the state of Australian seagrass restoration in May 2026 — what's working, what's failed, and the carbon storage numbers worth tracking.
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Marine Debris on Australian Beaches: 2026 Data and Trends
Annual marine debris audits across Australian beaches in 2026 show shifts in what's washing up, and what that says about source patterns.
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Great Barrier Reef in 2026: The Bleaching Update Most Australians Missed
Where the Great Barrier Reef sits in 2026 after another bleaching season. The honest read on recovery and outlook.
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How AI Monitoring Is Changing Coral Restoration on the Great Barrier Reef
Coral restoration has always been labor-intensive. AI-powered monitoring systems now track coral health, growth, and stress in real-time, transforming how restoration projects operate.
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Microplastic Filtration: Emerging Technologies Making a Difference
Microplastics contaminate every ocean on Earth. New filtration technologies from Australia and internationally are showing promise for removing them at scale.
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Microplastics in Deep Sea Organisms
Research finds plastic particles in creatures from the Mariana Trench to the Arctic deep, revealing how pervasive ocean plastic pollution has become.