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.
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Ecology and environment
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.
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.
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.
Hot crocs: Keeping cool getting harder in a warming world
14 Feb 2025The average body temperature of saltwater crocodiles throughout Far North Queensland has risen steadily over the past 15 years, with the peaks aligning with heatwaves during El Niño events, co-writes UniSC animal ecologist Dr Ross Dwyer for The Conversation.
Shining the spotlight on World Environment Day 2023
16 Oct 2024To celebrate World Environment Day on 5 June, we've gathered stories from the last year highlighting some of the environmental action and research happening at UniSC.
Hatching a new beginning at 60
19 Jul 2024Sharon Jones never thought "in a million years" she was clever enough to go to uni; now at 60, she's hatching a brand new career in animal ecology, and living her dream as a TurtleCare volunteer.
High-tech roo collars aim to prevent road accidents
10 Jun 2024In an effort to prevent road crashes between vehicles and wildlife, UniSC researchers are tracking roos with custom-made high-tech collars “to a degree of biomechanical accuracy not seen before” to better predict their hopping movements in different habitats.
Global lessons across our largest ocean
7 Jun 2024UniSC research here and in the Galápagos is answering some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues, with a focus on rare and threatened marine life found at opposite ends of the ocean.
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