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Major Funding Boost for South Australia’s famous Ediacaran fossils

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Putting the ‘history’ in ‘prehistoric’: confirming the origin of the first collection of megafauna from the Naracoorte Caves

The World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves in southeast South Australia contain some of the world’s most valuable fossil deposits from the Quaternary period (2.5 million years ago to the present). The caves are particularly famous for their ‘megafauna’ fossils. These large animals roamed the Australian continent for most of the Quaternary, before the majority became extinct around 45 thousand years ago.

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Reef life decline following a decade of ocean warming

Dangers are lurking beneath the sea, but its not what you think. Our marine life may be out of sight, but it does not mean it is out of trouble.

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Water, Water everywhere but not a drop to drink

This was the predicament facing the sailor in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner after becoming becalmed at sea and running out of drinking water.Ìý But do we face an analogous predicament today with water resources running scarce, and if so how do we best conserve this most precious item?

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Highlights from the 1st Australian and New Zealand eDNA Conference

Over 370 delegates from 17 different countries attended the 1st Australian and New Zealand Environmental DNA (eDNA) Conference, held last month at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Hobart, Tasmania.

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Climate themed opening night of Adelaide Festival

When we discuss ‘Climate Change Solutions’ or ‘Saving the Environment’ we may think of advances in technology, new scientific discoveries or powerful policy changes.

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Research Tuesdays: Risk-ready or not?

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Call to protect seagrass meadows in China’s waters

Seagrass meadows are crucial habitats that contribute to biodiversity, food security, and climate mitigation.

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