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Study quantifies devils’ decline due to facial tumour disease

Centre duo takes global stage in virtual conference

ARC Centre for Forest Value’s PhD candidates Travis Britton and Rose Brinkhoff recently presented their research virtually at the 105th Ecological Society of America conference.

Carbon emissions are chilling the atmosphere 90km above Antarctica

Here's why a huge runway in Antarctica is a bad idea

Six tonnes of plastic removed from remote island's beaches

The two-week expedition to Henderson Island was led by Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies' Dr Jennifer Lavers.

Australian islands home to 414 million pieces of plastic pollution

Research estimates Indian Ocean islands are littered with 238 tonnes of plastic.

$50m grant to keep Tasmania at forefront of Antarctic research

The University of Tasmania welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement that the University has been successful in its bid for $50 million funding over the next 10 years for ongoing Antarctic research.

Canute helps councils prepare for sea level rise

A sea-level rise calculator developed with the help of University scientists is helping make decisions about safe places to build near Australian shorelines.

Who’s in hot water in Australia’s oceans? You tell us

Around Australia every day, thousands of people interact with marine life in many ways.

Mapping the hidden sea life of Antarctica

Antarctic seas are host to a surprising mix of lifeforms.

Australian fish population decreasing

A drop by a third over ten years, study finds.

Why Iceland is set to resume whaling despite international opposition

Increased tourism in Iceland is bringing attention to controversial practices like whaling.

Antarctic process contributing to sea-level rise and climate change

IMAS PhD student Alessandro Silvano's interesting find.

Beef, lamb, lobster or fish?

Fisheries study shows impact of food choice on carbon emissions.

Why plastic in our oceans is impacting the UN

Marine plastic pollution posing a challenge for global ocean governance.

Sustainable shopping: take the ‘litter’ out of glitter

Dr Jennifer Lavers tells us how to sparkle, safely.

Rare fish handily appears right before researchers give up search

New population of world’s rarest fish discovered off Tasmanian coast.

This scientist is forcing a rethink of how we discover marine life

Out of sight and out of mind? Not anymore.