nature

Australia an ‘oasis’ for sharks and rays, as global numbers steadily decrease

A new report on the global status of sharks, rays and chimaera fish reveals most species are facing extinction due to overfishing.  The study developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature reveals the demand for shark and ray meat has almost doubled over the past two decades.  While their population numbers are …

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Dolphins teaching each other to ‘beg’ a concern

University of Queensland researchers have discovered dolphins in the Moreton Bay Area, teaching fellow dolphins to ‘beg’ for food from recreational fishers. This sophisticated behaviour was first noticed in a study into the social structures of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins’.  Since fishing is popular in the region, dolphins have now begun to take advantage of the …

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2022 was a good year for nature in Australia, but three problems persist

A new report on Australia’s environment reveals 2022 was a good year for our rivers and vegetation – but it wasn’t enough to reverse the long-term decline in plant and animal species. Despite many positive indicators, three severe, chronic and untreated problems continue to weaken our environment: habitat destruction, invasive species and climate change. The …

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