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Researchers have uncovered an under the sea phenomenon where coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish larvae have been feasting on blue-green algae bacteria known as ‘sea sawdust’.

University of Queensland-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia’s east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scientists are one step closer to combatting coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish, following a University of Queensland study into the pest’s genetics.

University of Queensland PhD candidate Soni Peter’s passion for plants, nature, and the ocean started in her childhood and has only grown the more she becomes entrenched in the industry.

A University of Queensland-led citizen science project, CoralWatch, has unveiled an interactive online tool designed to help researchers and citizens alike track and manage coral health worldwide.

Some deeper areas of the Great Barrier Reef are insulated from harmful heatwaves but that protection will be lost if global warming continues, according to research by The University of Queensland and University of Exeter.

The first 2 oceanographic sensory buoys have been installed at locations in Moreton Bay on the Eastern Banks and a site close to Macleay Island.

‘Red tape’ – in the form of permitting restrictions – is hindering marine and coastal restoration projects across Australia, according to University of Queensland research.

Alumni who attended the first-ever alumni weekend at Heron Island couldn’t have been more glowing in their praise. And now the event has received formal recognition at the Engagement Australia Excellence Awards.

A newly launched online course led by The University of Queensland will equip learners from around the world with the knowledge needed to become versatile advocates for coral reef conservation.

A group of islands just offshore of Papua New Guinea is offering hope for endangered marine turtles facing a higher-temperature-induced “man drought”.

A major study in Southeast Queensland is testing how quickly biodegradable plastics break down in waterways, as researchers search for solutions to the world's growing plastics problem.

A collaborative project led by The University of Queensland’s citizen science program CoralWatch is aiming to get more people collecting valuable coral health data around the world.

A University of Queensland and Sea World Foundation research collaboration hopes to better understand and protect the endangered White’s seahorse (Hippocampus whitei).

Mangrove researcher and University of Queensland PhD candidate Jack Hill has won best student presentation at the recent Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) conference.

A University of Queensland study has found humpback whales sing louder when the wind is noisy, but don’t have the same reaction to boat engines.

Researchers are developing habitat maps of reefs in the northern Australian seascape using state-of-the-art satellite imaging technology, in an effort that will better protect the richly biodiverse habitats.

University of Queensland researchers are developing autonomous marine robots that could help with aquaculture, pollution control, ecosystem preservation, flood monitoring and more.

The Centre for Marine Science is celebrating 10 years of our flagship event, TalkFest, which began as a way to bring together UQ academics working

Southeast Queensland and Moreton Bay are home to a substantial diversity of sharks and rays, which have been the focus of key research being conducted over the past 20 years at The University of Queensland's Shark and Ray Lab.