Coral reefs that suffer widespread bleaching can still recover if conditions improve, but it’s estimated to take up to 12 years. And that’s if no more bleaching events occur.
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The First Astronomers shares the extensive star knowledge of First Peoples worldwide, stretching back millennia to reclaim so-called Western discoveries and highlight the strength of oral traditions.
As climate change pressures intensify, ecosystems may lose their ability to bounce back from disasters.
The reef is suffering environmental conditions that are so extreme, scientists are struggling to simulate these scenarios in laboratories.
Des modèles climatiques permettent de prédire que l’invasion des vers plats continuera dans le futur, aussi bien en France que dans le monde, et même s’aggravera avec le réchauffement climatique.
The best way to experience a rainforest canopy is by crane - and researchers have made full use of Australia’s first canopy crane.
Une nouvelle espèce trouvée à Mayotte change les idées sur l’évolution des vers plats, et pose un problème de conservation.
Nine mammals in Northern Australia are at risk of extinction in the next two decades – and we know little about this home-grown crisis.
The latest IPCC Report lacked Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lead authors. This is a severe limitation to understanding and responding to climate change in this country.
Quirks of our geology made Australia unusually abundant in coal. But as the world goes green, we can switch to vital clean mineral resources so coalminers aren’t left behind.
A new species of flatworm is invading us. It is metallic black in color and its name is Humbertium covidum.
Sharks exhibit astonishing diversity, and this extends to how they reproduce. Experts still don’t know why some species have placentas and others don’t.
Throughout the past 230 years, over 1,200 vessels met their end on the reef – but only 114 have been found.
Marine heatwaves will happen so often that reefs will struggle to weather successive bleaching events.
Une nouvelle espèce de ver plat nous envahit. Elle est de couleur noir métallique et son nom est Humbertium covidum.
Saving the Great Barrier Reef is not about throwing money at it – what matters is how the dollars are spent.
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Whether it’s a special treat or family traits, children’s risk of being overweight or obese is strongly linked to their grandparents.
COVID-19 greatly disrupted local market dynamics at landing sites, within the communities, and connections to more distant markets.
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, James Cook University
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Research Fellow, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, James Cook University
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Associate Professor and Head of the Gamete and Embryology (GAME) Laboratory, James Cook University
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Adjunct Professorial Research Fellow, School of Marine and Tropical Biology, James Cook University
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Senior Project Officer - Indigenous Research, James Cook University
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Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, James Cook University
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Professor of Physical Geography, James Cook University
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DECRA Research Fellow (James Cook University), Principal Research Scientist (Minderoo Foundation), James Cook University
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Michael Bird is a Friend of The Conversation.
JCU Distinguished Professor, ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, James Cook University
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Researcher in marine ecology, James Cook University
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Adjunct Asssociate Professor, James Cook University
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Principal Research Fellow, James Cook University
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Sean Ulm is a Friend of The Conversation.
Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures, James Cook University
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Distinguished Professor, James Cook University
