environment Archives

Maugean skate baby delivers hope for endangered species

In a world first, a Maugean skate has hatched from an egg laid in captivity. Scientists hope it’s the first of many.

‘Wake-up call to humanity’: research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it’s been in 400 years

The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef.

News

How the Great Barrier Reef shows record growth AND intense bleaching

High coral cover amid intense heatwaves and bleaching? Here’s how both can be true on the Great Barrier Reef.

Photography

Exclusive photos: extraordinary polar bear ‘picnic’ captured by Australian photographer

A historic gathering of 68 polar bears has been seen, for the first time, feeding on a whale carcass in the Arctic.

Science & Environment

Ancient know-how meets a modern challenge

Contemporary marine park management is infused with traditional knowledge to tackle new threats on the Great Barrier Reef.

Science & Environment

Clear-cutting koala country

More than 3000sq.km of forests on NSW’s Mid North Coast have been earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. But there’s still work to be done before this proposed reserve becomes the safe haven koalas desperately need.

Science & Environment

Birds are the ultimate architects, designing their nests for every climate

Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions.

Nature Photographer of the Year

Shortlist: 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Here are the shortlisted images for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards for 2024, showcasing the year’s best wildlife and landscape photos.

Queensland

Give me sun, give me sea, give me cetaceans

From July to October, join Australia’s premier whale and dolphin experts on a voyage of adventure and citizen science in Queensland’s idyllic Hervey Bay.