The combination of elevated levels of carbon dioxide and an increase in ocean water temperature has a significant impact on survival and development of the Antarctic dragonfish, researchers have discovered. Read the full article in Science Daily.
To kick off National Science Week Hobart is hosting the inaugural Festival of Bright Ideas this Saturday (15th August) at Salamanca. Come and find the Redmap stall and have a chat to us! The Festival showcases Tasmania's innovative science and engineering programs and ideas. More information here.
Russian sailors film a live giant squid surfacing and eating near fishing trawler, writes news.com.au. Read the full story here.
The contribution of tens of thousands of science enthusiasts is being hampered by professional mistrust of their work, a survey has found. But the reservations dissipate after career researchers become personally involved with the science citizenry, writes The Australian. Read the full story here.
Come and meet some of the Redmap team at the Sydney International Boat Show from Thursday 30 July to Monday 3 August. We are at the DPI Fishcare stand (booth 520) in the Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island. This is your chance to grab some free Redmap giveaways like floating keyrings and stickers; and talk to us about any uncommon fish you've spotted in your local seas. And be …
“Citizen science brings scientists and the wider community together to work on large-scale scientific projects. It has played an important and celebrated role in the advancement of global knowledge.” This is the opening paragraph of an occasional paper released by Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb, highlighting the importance of the estimated 130,000 Australians who are active in more than 90 citizen science projects. The paper's lead author Associate Professor …
In a world first study, researchers have unlocked the genetic mystery of why some fish are able to adjust to warming oceans, writes Science Daily. Researchers examined how the fish's genes responded after several generations living at higher temperatures predicted under climate change. Read the full story by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies here.
SMARTPHONE technology is enabling ordinary citizens to help scientists discover new species, make observations and investigate environmental issues, writes The Daily Telegraph.
Citizen Science in Australia recognised today as a major contributor to our knowledge through the release of an Occasional Paper from the Office of Chief Scientist of Australia - authored by Redmap founder Gretta Pecl and three other very passionate champions of citizen science in Australia.
People power is bolstering scientific knowledge and discoveries in Australia, writes the ABC's World Today. More than 130,000 volunteers are now working as citizen scientists, helping to collect data for more than 90 research projects around Australia. And Redmap is highlighted as one of the groundbreaking citizen science projects! Read more here.
