Redmap's Dolphinfish sighting in Fishing World news
Some unusual catches are being logged on Redmap, writes Yvette Barry in Fishing World. Check out this dolphinfish that was caught in southern Western Australia! Read the full story here.
Great Barrier Reef whale shark sightings cause frenzy in north Queensland
Marine scientists in north Queensland are excited about the discovery of a group of whale sharks on the Great Barrier Reef, writes ABC News. The group was spotted by a commercial fisherman on the outer reef off the coast of Townsville recently. Whale sharks have previously been seen in the marine park swimming alone, but this is the first time a group of them has been sighted and recorded. Read …
JCU joins study to map shark populations
Queensland's James Cook University (JCU) has joined a world-first shark survey researching the predator's decreasing populations, writes the Brisbane Times. JCU and Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) researchers have joined a three-year project to survey shark numbers in reefs around the world, data essential to their conservation. Read more in the Brisbane Times.
Fish go deep to beat the heat
Fish retreat to deeper water to escape the heat, a new study shows, a finding that throws light on what to expect if predictions of ocean warming come to pass. Read about this James Cook University study in Science Daily.
It's all in the genes: offspring cope better with climate change
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.
Barra spotted in Sydney Harbour!
SNOW in the Blue Mountains and near freezing temperatures in Sydney didn't scare this barra, which was spotted over the weekend sunning itself in Sydney Harbour, writes Fishing World. Barramundi are one of Redmap's 'species of interest' to look out for - like the Redmap barra sighting pictured here. However, this sighting in Sydney Harbour could have more to do with a deliberate (and irresponsible) release. Barra prefer water temps …
Redmap recognised by Australia's Chief Scientist
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.
Marine travellers best able to adapt to warming waters
Marine species that already roam far and wide throughout our oceans are extending their territories further and faster in response to climate change, according to new research involving the University of Southampton and an international team of biodiversity experts. Read more about this story here.
Following Nemo: marine life is heading south
This is the first article in a series looking at how key species such as bees, insects and fish respond to environmental change, and what this means for the rest of the planet, writes The Conversation. Read the full about why marine life are on the move: here.
And now for some good news! Crossbred corals beat the heat on the great barrier reef
In a good news story for the Great Barrier Reef, some corals seem to be able to pass on heat-tolerant genes, writes Australian Geographic. Read the full story here.
