The rise of citizen scientists
Research scientists have a new ally in their work - the growing army of citizen scientists, writes the Australian Financial Review.
Tracking project reveals roaming tiger sharks in WA
A recent study by local researchers tagged and tracked 11 tiger sharks off Ningaloo Reef in WA’s north west for between seven and 517 days and determined the apex predator travels thousands of kilometres more than expected. Read the full story in Science Network WA.
Redmap tracks fish but New Yorkers are urged to track....turkeys
The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to participate in a survey for wild turkeys throughout the month of August. Read the full story in The Altamont Enterprise.
New study exposes negative effects of climate change on Antarctic fish
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.
Redmap at the Festival of Bright Ideas in Hobart
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.
Long-lived WA mussels disappear from half their range
THE freshwater mussel Westralunio carteri has vanished from nearly half its former range, prompting the bivalves entry onto WA’s threatened species listing. Read the full story in Science Network WA.
Rare basking shark caught by fishing trawler off south-western Victoria coast
Researchers are hopeful the discovery of a rare shark in south-western Victoria will help them learn more about the second largest living fish. The 6.3-metre basking shark was caught by a trawler at Portland, west of Warrnambool. Read the full story at ABC News.
Now that's unusual!
Russian sailors film a live giant squid surfacing and eating near fishing trawler, writes news.com.au. Read the full story here.
Ian Chubb releases report examining citizen scientists’ role
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.
SA’s oyster industry strengthens its credentials
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.