World-first catch: new shark species
16 JunA night dive to study wild sharks that can walk on land has surfaced with something even more rare – a species unknown to science.
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Marine life
Majestic manta rays dive deep to survive: new research
4 JunNew research led by the University of the Sunshine Coast has found that reef manta rays are diving deep in storm events to find food and stay alive.
Wombats, turtles, koalas and more: Panel to explore saving iconic wildlife
22 MayFrom a new vaccine saving koalas to an influencer whose wildlife rescues are watched by millions online – discover how research and community action can help save our iconic wildlife.
Mapping a changing Great Barrier Reef as oceans warm
22 MayA new guide reveals how the Great Barrier Reef is changing – uncovering 800 species, new discoveries and vital clues about its future as oceans warm.
Lifesaver: Centre opens to rehab and research sick and injured marine turtles
15 MayEndangered sea turtles were washing up sick and injured on the Fraser Coast with a local facility to care for them properly – now a new partnership has established a UniSC-led rescue and research centre, giving them a second chance at survival while helping protect turtles.
Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are 5 ways to get involved
7 AprEver wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re snorkelling? Or check plants for the circular holes that indicate native bees are collecting nest materials? Citizen science relies on people like you – more than a million of them in Australia, actually – to collect and analyse valuable data about the world around us.
Prawn baby boom could crack new market
18 MarBuild it and they will spawn - the outstanding success of a hatchery custom-built by scientists at the University of the Sunshine Coast could make a native prawn species the next big thing in Australian seafood.
Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbour and other summer grounds. Here’s how you can stay safe
20 JanIn the wake of an unprecedented surge in shark encounters, researchers analyse the conditions behind the incident and offer insight into these creatures' habits.
Study reveals fisheries danger zones for seabirds
16 Dec 2025New research has raised hopes of reducing the tragic incidental impacts of commercial fishing on large seabirds between Australia and South America.
Underwater recorders reveal surprising dolphin and whale activity at southern Great Barrier Reef
26 Nov 2025Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast have become the first to publish acoustic data that confirms the presence of the elusive dwarf minke whale in the southern Great Barrier Reef.
Australian marine environments face shock 2040 deadline
29 Oct 2025New research has found that even Australia’s most protected marine habitats are likely to suffer extreme ocean impacts by 2040, increasing threats to thousands of plant and animal species.
Research revealing the secret lives of bull sharks on the Sunshine Coast
28 Oct 2025With Spring in full swing, it’s not just swimmers, surfers and fishermen making the most of the warm weather – bull sharks are also active and on the move, according to University of the Sunshine Coast researchers.
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