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Marine Futures Lab 3/14/25 Marine Futures Lab 3/14/25

Migratory birds could explain the fragmented global distribution of a shallow water benthic foraminifer

One of our researchers recently helped write up a paper on an exploratory study for a range extension of a Cosmopolitan Estuarine Organic-Cemented Agglutinated Foraminifer, in South-West Western Australia.

14th March 2025

Marine Futures Lab 3/12/25 Marine Futures Lab 3/12/25

Conservation implications of dominant species associated with ocean infrastructure: The genus Tubastraea (Dendrophyllidae)

Our paper published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, “Conservation implications of dominant species associated with ocean infrastructure: The genus Tubastraea (Dendrophyllidae)”, explores the ecological impact of ocean infrastructure on marine ecosystems, with a focus on the coral genus Tubastraea.

12th March 2025

Marine Futures Lab 2/19/25 Marine Futures Lab 2/19/25

World Whale Day 2025

In celebration of World Whale Day, we are recognising the Cetaceans in Australia and from around the world. To begin, Cetacea is the scientific group name for whales, dolphins, and porpoises. All dolphins are whales (in fact, toothed whales) and there are 90 different species of whales that are divided into two categories, baleen and toothed whales.

19th February 2025

Marine Futures Lab 2/18/25 Marine Futures Lab 2/18/25

Shallow seamounts are “oases” and activity hubs for pelagic predators in a large-scale marine reserve

Our paper published in PLOS Biology “Shallow seamounts are “oases” and activity hubs for pelagic predators in a large-scale marine reserve” uses an integrated approach of BRUVS, seabird surveys, hydroacoustics, and satellite and acoustic tagging to study the effect of three unexplored seamounts on the pelagic communities surrounding them at Ascension Island in the remote south-Atlantic.

18th February 2025

Marine Futures Lab 2/11/25 Marine Futures Lab 2/11/25

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognise the remarkable contributions of the women in the Marine Futures Lab (MFL). Their dedication to marine conservation and innovative research drives us toward a more sustainable future.

11th February 2025

Marine Futures Lab 1/24/25 Marine Futures Lab 1/24/25

Writing workshop at Jennifer Arnold Theatre

A writing workshop was held at the Jennifer Arnold Theatre, led by Professor Jessica Meeuwig. During the session, she shared some tips for writing a thesis.

23rd January 2025