You’ve heard of the Great Barrier Reef – but what about its southern equivalent? The Great Southern Reef covers 71,000 square km. Its kelp forests contain unique and diverse marine life by global standards, and it contributes more than A$10 billion to Australia’s economy each year. Read the full story in The Conversation.
The State Government is supporting the development of a new third party certification that will showcase the premium credentials of South Australia’s oyster industry. The South Australian Oyster Growers’ Association (SAOGA) has received $25,000 in State Government funding for its oyster industry project, through Round 1 of the Building South Australia’s Premium Food and Wine Credentials grant program. Read the full story in PIRSA News.
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 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.
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.
The next of a series of public fishing events to help gather data on Murray Cod will take place on 13 June. The event, hosted by the Riverland Fishing Club at Lyrup Boat Ramp will allow fishers to provide catch information that will add to current understanding of the condition of Murray cod stocks. PIRSA Director Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, Sean Sloan, said the fishing events are gathering momentum and …
As our oceans change, so do the animals that live in it. Associate Professor Gretta Pecl - marine scientist and Redmap founder - looks to understand how animals respond to climate change in the ocean and what that means for us.
This edition reviews Redmap's community observations, including the Top 3 sightings per state. Also, check out the interviews with Redmap members and other marine news! Read the May newsletter.
Australian fishers, divers and beachcombers have shared on Redmap more than 1270 sightings of marine life they considered uncommon to their local seas. More than a quarter of the confirmed sightings were out of their usual home range; and many more were valuable observations of elusive or poorly-documented species. And, divers appeared to be the most enthusiastic reporters to Redmap! Here is a snapshot of Redmap's citizen science data, including …
A changing climate and strengthening East Australian Current mean the east coast of Tasmania is a ‘hotspot’, with seas warming almost four times the global average. So it’s no surprise that warmer-water fish are turning up further south than usual. And often to the delight of Tassie fishers!
