2024

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WA mega-marine park proposed to rival Ningaloo needs work: scientists
https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-mega-marine-park-proposed-to-rival-ningaloo-needs-work-scientists-20240610-p5jkj7.html

Governments spend US$22 billion a year helping the fishing industry empty our oceans. This injustice must end
https://theconversation.com/governments-spend-us-22-billion-a-year-helping-the-fishing-industry-empty-our-oceans-this-injustice-must-end-222511

Tuna species popular in sashimi and poke bowls in sharp decline in the Indian Ocean
https://phys.org/news/2024-01-tuna-species-popular-sashimi-bowls.html#google_vignette

Study Finds Vulnerability In Pelagic Ecosystems
https://www.miragenews.com/study-finds-vulnerability-in-pelagic-ecosystems-1185112/

Why am I getting chomped on by 'blowies' on WA beaches?
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/perth-breakfast/why-am-i-getting-chomped-on-by-blowies-on-wa-beaches-/103365024

2023

Critically endangered scalloped hammerheads gather in seas off Perth. They need protection
https://theconversation.com/critically-endangered-scalloped-hammerheads-gather-in-seas-off-perth-they-need-protection-213258

Silvertip Sharks' Life Highs and Lows Uncovered by Scientists
https://www.miragenews.com/silvertip-sharks-life-highs-and-lows-uncovered-1071942/

The secret lives of silky sharks: unveiling their whereabouts supports their protection
https://theconversation.com/the-secret-lives-of-silky-sharks-unveiling-their-whereabouts-supports-their-protection-209333

Unveiling New Insights on Ocean Protection
https://www.miragenews.com/unveiling-new-insights-on-ocean-protection-1101122/

2022

Conservation concerns as big groups of rare sharks found along Perth coast
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/conservation-concerns-as-big-groups-of-rare-sharks-found-along-perth-coast-20220222-p59ymm.html

Critically Endangered Hammerhead Sharks Spotted 'Further South' In Australian Waters
https://www.ibtimes.com/critically-endangered-hammerhead-sharks-spotted-further-south-australian-waters-3408266

Researchers Spot 'Southernmost' Aggregation Of Rare Hammerhead Sharks In Australia
https://www.ibtimes.com.au/researchers-spot-southernmost-aggregation-rare-hammerhead-sharks-australia-1795004?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Critically Endangered Hammerhead Shark Spotted Further South of Australia Where They Are Rarely Seen https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/36243/20220222/university-western-australia-discovered-critically-endangered-hammerhead-shark-species-further.htm

University Of Western Australia: Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms Create Novel Ecosystems
https://indiaeducationdiary.in/university-of-western-australia-offshore-oil-and-gas-platforms-create-novel-ecosystems/

Offshore oil and gas platforms create novel ecosystems
https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/offshore-oil-and-gas-platforms-create-novel-ecosystems/

UWA Professor Jessica Meeuwig suggests a marine park fishing closure for demersal species
https://www.bunburymail.com.au/story/7891722/why-not-a-marine-park/

Nine-month snapper, dhufish ban for WA waters ‘doesn’t go far enough’
https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/nine-month-snapper-dhufish-ban-for-wa-waters-doesn-t-go-far-enough-20220822-p5bbu6.html

Tuna use sharks as backscratchers despite the risk of being eaten!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/63340624

How much fish is left? Assessments for 2,500 stocks now available from the Sea Around Us database
https://www.q-quatics.org/2022/01/14/how-much-fish-is-left-assessments-for-2500-stocks/

Anne Diamond learns about marine species research with Professor Jessica Meeuwig, co-founder of Blue Abacus
https://viking.tv/tv/this-week-on-viking-tv/thursdays/anne-diamond-learns-about-marine-species-research-with-professor-jessica-meeuwig-co-founder-of-blue-abacus

How do fishes scratch their itches? It turns out sharks are involved
https://theconversation.com/how-do-fishes-scratch-their-itches-it-turns-out-sharks-are-involved-192512

2021

Are there plenty more fish in the sea?
https://www.openforum.com.au/are-there-plenty-more-fish-in-the-sea/

University Of Western Australia: Scientists Develop Fish-Friendly Measuring Tool
https://indiaeducationdiary.in/university-of-western-australia-scientists-develop-fish-friendly-measuring-tool/

Scientists develop fish-friendly measuring tool
https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/scientists-develop-fish-friendly-measuring-tool/

How mountain-stop thinking is taking on plastic pollution. [Archived by Fundraising & Philanthropy Magazine]

Was smart drum line trial really worth it? [Published by Augusta Margaret River Times]

Shark trail worth it? [Published by Augusta Margaret River Times]

Smart drum lines dubbes ‘dumb’
https://thewest.com.au/news/augusta-margaret-river-times/smart-drum-lines-dubbed-dumb-ng-b881886380z?utm_source=csp&utm_medium=portal&utm_campaign=Isentia&token=Hy4HOkvz1%2BGkvsoux5Al9IhgDuNoQhLjsPFm32divtl5PgjoTem%2BJJY%2Fy%2FTnbZ7xUIMHGxv0sPUDsOksqEveNw%3D%3D

West Live: UWA’s Jessica Meeuwig says SMART drum-line trial a ‘dumb’ waste of money
https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/sharks/west-live-uwas-jessica-meeuwig-says-smart-drum-line-trial-a-dumb-waste-of-money-ng-b881871839z?cspt=1717478770|6352365c1e28ee11fc95fec736b47d3e

Australia establishes new marine parks
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-05/13/c_139942727.htm

Huge marine parks off Christmas and Cocos islands target illegal foreign fishing
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/13/huge-marine-parks-off-christmas-and-cocos-islands-targets-foreign-fishing

Huge shark: UWA Professor Jessica Meeuwig slams recreational NSW tiger shark catch as ‘ocean vandalism’ https://thewest.com.au/news/sharks/huge-shark-uwa-professor-jessica-meeuwig-slams-recreational-nsw-tiger-shark-catch-as-ocean-vandalism-ng-b881810408z

UWA academic and Blue Abacus co-founder Professor Jessica Meeuwig’s shout-out from British PM Boris Johnson https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perth/uwa-academic-and-blue-abacus-co-founder-professor-jessica-meeuwigs-shout-out-from-british-pm-boris-johnson-ng-b881839076z

World's largest ocean monitoring protects marine biodiversity
https://www.miragenews.com/worlds-largest-ocean-monitoring-protects-marine-539739/

World’s largest ocean monitoring system BRUVS launched
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-56606898

Shark feed: U.K. launches world's largest underwater monitoring system
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/shark-feed-uk-launches-worlds-largest-underwater-monitoring-system-rcna581

Meet the members of the FishBase Consortium
https://www.q-quatics.org/2021/09/08/meet-the-members-of-the-fishbase-consortium/

Marine network will not protect ‘hotspots’
https://thewest.com.au/news/goldfields/marine-network-will-not-protect-hotspots-ng-ya-167384

2020

Recreational fishers catching more sharks and rays
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/467715

Study names Australia as a major source for shark fin trade
https://www.smh.com.au/national/study-names-australia-as-a-major-source-for-shark-fin-trade-20201027-p5692n.html

Why are fish wars heating up all over the world?
https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/why-are-fish-wars-heating-up-all-over-the-world-20200129-p53vyp.html

NT Government knocks back calls for total fishing ban in marine park off Tiwi Islands
https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/nt-government-knocks-back-calls-for-total-fishing-ban-in-marine-park-off-tiwi-islands-ng-0f023e549811ee9d80ff6c43855c7235

2019

Market can lead way in controlling our plastics crisis
https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/market-can-lead-way-in-controlling-our-plastics-crisis-20190925-p52uuo.html

Here is a global solution to the plastic waste crisis - and A$443 million to get it started
https://theconversation.com/here-is-a-global-solution-to-the-plastic-waste-crisis-and-a-443-million-to-get-it-started-123762

2018

The 'best' outcome? How the marine park plans divided scientists and conservationists https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/24/the-best-outcome-how-the-marine-park-plans-divided-scientists-and-conservationists

The government's marine park plans are diabolical for ocean protection
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/24/the-governments-marine-park-plans-are-diabolical-for-ocean-protection

Exploring the world of sharks
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/nightlife/sharks/10569452

Twiggy Forrest joins fight to save our oceans with $100 million pledge
https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/twiggy-forrest-joins-fight-to-save-our-oceans-with-100-million-pledge-20180730-p4zui7.html

Scientists say parks plan guts protections around Ningaloo and beyond
https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/scientists-say-parks-plan-guts-protections-around-ningaloo-and-beyond-20180403-p4z7m5.html

Sir David Attenborough says WA tiger sharks help fight climate change
https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/sir-david-attenborough-says-wa-tiger-sharks-help-fight-climate-change-20180327-p4z6ie.html

Academic calls for trophy shark fishing ban
https://thewest.com.au/news/geraldton-guardian/academic-calls-for-trophy-shark-fishing-ban-ng-b88870883z

How to keep slave-caught seafood off your plate
https://theconversation.com/how-to-keep-slave-caught-seafood-off-your-plate-105861

2017

More than 1,200 scientists urge rethink on Australia’s marine park plans
https://theconversation.com/more-than-1-200-scientists-urge-rethink-on-australias-marine-park-plans-84366

Global marine science luminaries slam marine parks plan
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/am/global-marine-science-luminaries-slam-marine-parks-plan/8955820

Scientists Speak Out on Plan to Slash Protections for Marine Parks https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/oceans/community/2017/10/06/scientists-speak-out-on-plan-to-slash-protections-for-marine-parks

Reality bites: Five of the biggest myths about sharks
https://www.smh.com.au/environment/reality-bites-five-of-the-biggest-myths-about-sharks-20171215-h051m3.html

Plan to 'gut' marine parks a threat to Ningaloo
https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/plan-to-gut-marine-parks-a-threat-to-ningaloo-20170724-gxhiql.html

Sharks a boon for reef life
https://thewest.com.au/news/regional/sharks-a-boon-for-reef-life-ng-b88543985z

Ningaloo Reef: Federal Government draft plan would ‘slash protected areas by 40 per cent’
https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/fishing-rule-changes-a-risk-to-ningaloo-park-ng-b88544443z

There is no myth in the science around fish and pain
https://thewest.com.au/opinion/there-is-no-myth-in-the-science-around-fish-and-pain-ng-b88368879z

“Sharks are bad”—A great white lie
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/sharks-bad-great-white-lie/

Selecting the best locations for marine protected areas
https://fishingworld.com.au/news/selecting-the-best-locations-for-marine-protected-areas/

Australia’s new marine parks plan is a case of the Emperor’s new clothes
https://theconversation.com/australias-new-marine-parks-plan-is-a-case-of-the-emperors-new-clothes-81391

2016

Shark kill orders fade away
https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/shark-kill-orders-fade-away-ng-ya-102874

Changes to Australia’s marine reserves leave our oceans unprotected
https://theconversation.com/changes-to-australias-marine-reserves-leave-our-oceans-unprotected-65224

Humans are experimenting with the planet, so let’s make sure we learn along the way
https://theconversation.com/humans-are-experimenting-with-the-planet-so-lets-make-sure-we-learn-along-the-way-64558

Relax, shark numbers aren’t booming, but more research can make us safer
https://theconversation.com/relax-shark-numbers-arent-booming-but-more-research-can-make-us-safer-54120

2015

Dolphins, fish of Roebuck Bay need sanctuary in planned marine park: scientists
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/dolphins-fish-of-roebuck-bay-need-sanctuary-in-planned-marine-park-scientists-20150803-giqm2t

Environmentalists say marine parks are a myth as rules are suspended
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2015/s4182002.htm

Shark researchers should be allowed to tag great white sharks: marine expert
http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/shark-researchers-should-be-allowed-to-tag-great-white-sharks-marine-expert-20150512-ggzthj.html#ixzz3hublGZuJ

Shark-tagging research cuts by WA Government a sad day for science, marine expert says
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-20/end-of-wa-shark-tagging-program-a-lost-opportunity/6560562

2014

Now is our chance to deliver on the 30% ocean protection target
https://theconversation.com/now-is-our-chance-to-deliver-on-the-30-ocean-protection-target-34127 

Marine park rollback a ‘loss for science’
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/latest/a/20585576/marine-park-rollback-a-loss-for-science/

When government ministers prefer fiction over fact
http://www.watoday.com.au/technology/sci-tech/when-government-ministers-prefer-fiction-over-fact-20140808-101wrm.html

Not just fearsome predators: sharks have personalities too, study finds
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/not-just-fearsome-predators-sharks-have-personalities-too-study-finds-20141009-113ku8.html#ixzz3huc8zjjy  

WA Speaks: Two thirds of West Australians don’t want drum lines used to slaughter sharks 
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/national/wa-speaks-two-thirds-of-west-australians-dont-want-drum-lines-used-to-slaughter-sharks/story-fnii5thq-1226962496167?sv=5ae88a7a3a133164cdb827249401df6a

Calm but fascinating debate at shark forum in Margaret River
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/calm-but-fascinating-debate-at-shark-forum-in-margaret-river/story-fnhocxo3-1226819928139

Shark cull protests underway at beaches across WA and the nation
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/shark-cull-protests-underway-at-beaches-across-wa-and-the-nation/story-fnhocxo3-1226815570086

Greens slam WA Government’s claim that great white numbers are growing
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/greens-slam-wa-governments-claim-that-great-white-numbers-are-growing/story-fnhocxo3-1226949434964

Tiger shark tracked for 4000 km off Western Australia and Indonesia
http://www.perthnow.com.au/technology/science/tiger-shark-tracked-for-4000km-off-western-australia-and-indonesia/story-fnjwk7lb-1226976878420

South West community shark forum
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/state-mps-authorities-snub-south-west-community-shark-forum/story-fnhocxo3-1226819801057

Scientists join forces to kill shark cull
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national…/story-e6frgczx-1226977036103

Surfer’s plea to end shark cull
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/south-west/a/21310285/surfers-plea-to-end-shark-cull/

Western Australian shark cull policy dumped: experts react
https://theconversation.com/western-australian-shark-cull-policy-dumped-experts-react-31621

Why we’re opposing Western Australia’s shark cull: scientists
https://theconversation.com/why-were-opposing-western-australias-shark-cull-scientists-28653

No evidence WA shark catch and kill makes beaches safer, say scientists
http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2014/s4038979.htm

WA shark killing policy expected to start this weekend
http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2013/s3932026.htm

Western Australia’s shark baiting results feed dissent
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2014/s4000075.htm

WA’s shark cull didn’t answer the big ocean safety questions
https://theconversation.com/was-shark-cull-didnt-answer-the-big-ocean-safety-questions-26512

Has Queensland really saved lives by killing thousands of sharks?
https://theconversation.com/has-queensland-really-saved-lives-by-killing-thousands-of-sharks-23437

Explainer: sharks — why size and species matter
https://theconversation.com/explainer-sharks-why-size-and-species-matter-22535

Towing sharks out to sea will let us protect people … and sharks
https://theconversation.com/towing-sharks-out-to-sea-will-let-us-protect-people-and-sharks-22183

How marine parks benefit the economy
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2014/11/how-marine-parks-benefit-the-economy/

2013

Paper parks or a world-class system of ocean protection?
https://theconversation.com/paper-parks-or-a-world-class-system-of-ocean-protection-21527

Climate change threatens global fish stocks
https://theconversation.com/climate-change-threatens-global-fish-stocks-14293

2012

Hook Line and Sinking
http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2012/s3625242.htm

Super trawler triggers better conservation for Australian fishes
https://theconversation.com/super-trawler-triggers-better-conservation-for-australian-fishes-9697

WA on trawler’s radar
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/14778251/wa-on-trawlers-radar/

Super trawler protection conditions not tough enough, experts say
https://theconversation.com/super-trawler-protection-conditions-not-tough-enough-experts-say-9307

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish: science doesn’t support the super trawler
https://theconversation.com/one-fish-two-fish-red-fish-blue-fish-science-doesnt-support-the-super-trawler-9143

2011

Scientist wants marine sanctuary ‘myths’ dispelled
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-03-24/scientist-wants-marine-sanctuary-myths-dispelled/2645042

Don’t lock up our fisheries, urges minister [Archived by News.com.au]

No Moore marine parks
http://www.watoday.com.au/environment/conservation/no-moore-marine-parks-20111019-1m804.html

Twin environmental catastrophes remembered for our burning greed [Archived by The Daily Telegraph]

2010

Oil industry report looming
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2010/s2940420.htm

More criticism of government’s handling of oil spill
http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2801015.htm

Baited camera catches rare marine life on film [Archived by Adelaide Now, The Advertiser]

Environmental monitoring ‘tardy and superficial’
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-01-25/environmental-monitoring-tardy-and-superficial/307886

Conservationists slam new marine park
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-10-22/conservationists-slam-new-marine-park/2308402

The spilling fields
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/the-spilling-fields/3032402

Offshore oil drilling
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/australiatalks/offshore-oil-drilling/3049592

2009

The last fish tale [Archived by ABC radio]

Oil spill: response and responsibility
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/oil-spill-response-and-responsibility/3082156

Battle For Control Of The Ocean [Archived by ABC radio]

Environment groups to increase pressure for ocean sanctuary
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2549808.htm

The burnt out remains of the platform and facilities on the West Atlas oil rig
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-11-17/the-burnt-out-remains-of-the-platform-and/307890

2008

The fish missing from WA’s oceans [Archived by ABC]

The surfing scientist – Marine Futures
http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2352062.htm

2007

Bad fishing
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/bad-fishing/3392882

Call to set up marine sanctuaries
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-23/call-to-set-up-marine-sanctuaries/305710