Good Krill Hunting
14 Dec 2020

Good Krill Hunting

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Antarctica’s most iconic animals depend on the tiny, prolific and surprisingly charismatic krill. Andrew Bain reports on the research into this seemingly invincible crustacean and its now uncertain future. Take a deep dive into the importance of Antarctic krill in … Continued
Underwater ISS
10 Dec 2020

Underwater ISS

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Aquanaut and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau – first grandson of Jacques – is seeking to honour his Old Man of the Sea by building Proteus, the world’s largest and most advanced underwater habitat. Pat Sheil reports. This extended article from … Continued
This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery
2 Dec 2020

This super rare bigfin squid is a deep-sea mystery

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We recently spotted not 1, but 5, in the Great Australian Bight. An exciting spot of the rare bigfin squid in Australian waters has piqued scientists interest. This interesting article is best suited to Year 5, 6, 7, and 10 … Continued
Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal
9 Nov 2020

Voracious starfish can wait for a proper meal

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Eating habits of baby predator revealed. This article describes the role of starfish in the food chain and their effect on coral and the ecosystem. It is suitable for Year 4, 5, 6 and 7 students learning about foodchains, adaptations … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Marine Biologist 2
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Marine Biologist 2

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Working in… Earth Sciences – Marine Biologist
9 Jul 2020

Working in… Earth Sciences – Marine Biologist

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The Working In... series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before … Continued
Citizen science project turns whale watchers into published scientists
8 Nov 2019

Citizen science project turns whale watchers into published scientists

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20 years of citizen science records have revealed the recovery of humpback whales in Australian waters. Interesting read showing students the relevance of getting involved in citizen science schemes and the difference they can make, with interesting links to Biological … Continued
Peter Thomas-Hall – Chemist & Tech Officer
4 Jul 2017

Peter Thomas-Hall – Chemist & Tech Officer

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Meet Peter Thomas-Hall, a chemist and technical officer at Australian Institute of Marine Science in Queensland. Along with the Australian Academy of Science, we searched the whole country for science and technical support staff who go above and beyond. Peter … Continued