With more than 200 frog species in Australia, compiling an electronic field guide—in the form of an app—would be a daunting task. But that is…

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…

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,…

Fish larvae on the Great Barrier Reef can find their way home after weeks of drifting in the sea even where the currents are strong,…

Existing protected areas are performing very poorly in terms of protecting the world’s most threatened species, a James Cook University researcher has found. Dr Oscar…

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…

According to an international team of researchers, the rapid pace of climate change is threatening the future presence of fish near the equator. “Our studies…

A study of the global decline of large predators such as lions, dingoes, wolves and bears, has found that they play important roles in ecosystems….