The Mercury writes: LAST summer’s discovery of swordfish in Tasmanian waters could trigger a stampede of well-heeled recreational fishers from interstate and overseas. Fishing enthusiast Leo Miller said eastern Tasmanian waters were suddenly shaping up as one of the best fishing grounds for one of the world’s most sought after game fish. Mr Miller said he believed swordfish had always been common in Tasmanian waters, near the edge of the …
Sea life near volcanic seeps may offer clues as to how animals will adapt to global warming and ocean acidification, writes the New Yorker. Read the full story here.
In a world-first study, scientists have transplanted kelp off the coast of Tasmania to better understand the impact of climate change, writes ABC Online. The kelp, which grows from northern New South Wales around to Western Australia, provides an ecosystem for hundreds of marine species. Now it is thinning and becoming patchy because of warming waters. Read the full story here at ABC Online.
Deep below the waves, photographer Ian Wallace discovers a beautiful world of seaweed gardens that few people get to see, writes ABC Science. See his amazing images here.
Local, lived experiences add value to the science documenting changes in our marine environments, says researcher Gretta Pecl, supporting better decisions for the future of our fisheries. Read about Dr Pecl's research, life, and Redmap on the FRDC website.
A RARE reptilian visitor has turned up on Tasmanian shores after a marathon swim from warmer waters, writes The Mercury. Read the full story about the yellow bellied sea snake here.
Want to know more about climate change but not sure where to start looking for info? Then this easy-to-read booklet (by the Australian Academy of Science) answers many questions surrounding climate change in Australia. Get some answers here!
A new survey gauges the public's willingness to volunteer for marine science. The Marine Exchanges Survey is an Australian-first and aims to harness the power of ‘citizen science’. Observations from ocean users and beachgoers have enormous potential to increase knowledge about marine species along Australia’s coastal regions.
Marine ExChange are running a national survey of anyone who loves to fish, dive, boat, sail or just walk along the beach. Do the 2015 National Survey of Marine Users to be in the draw for thousands of dollars of great prizes! The survey will help researchers understand the if, how and why of public involvement in marine research. For more information, and to do the survey, click here.
Flathead is the top catch by Tasmanian fishers, according to a new recreational fishing survey by the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies. Around one in four Tasmanians went fishing at least once in 2012; and mainly along the east or south-east coast. Read what Tasmanians are hooked on here.
