One of James Cook University’s top researchers has received Australia’s most prestigious science honour, the fellowship of the Australian Academy of Science. The Academy announced…

An international team of researchers has identified a way to predict which reef fish can live across a greater range of depths, from shallow depths…

James Cook University scientists have been awarded more than $1.1 million for ground-breaking research into rare earth compounds, coral reefs and Australia’s succulent plants. The…

New research shows that fishing is having a significant impact on the make-up of fish populations of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s long been known…

James Cook University and a major Saudi Arabian university have kicked off a three-year joint study that could take climate change research into completely new…

Researchers have found that corals commonly found on the Great Barrier Reef will eat microplastic pollution. “Corals are non-selective feeders and our results show that…

Researchers examining the impact of climate change on coral reefs have found a way to predict which reefs are likely to recover following bleaching episodes…

In a world-first study published July 21, researchers say dredging activity near coral reefs can increase the frequency of diseases affecting corals. “At dredging sites,…

JCU’s excellence in marine and tropical biology continues to shine with a JCU fish ecologist to receive the premier prize in Australian marine science. Professor Geoffrey…

Declining coral reef health is threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions of people living in the coastal tropics, according to a study by University…