Mental Health impacts: Algal bloom takes toll on community
A year-long harmful algal bloom along the South Australian coastline has not only devastated marine life and created health risks for people and pets, but has also significantly impacted the […]
Biodiversity Council webinar: Preparing for a more volatile future
In this national resilience webinar hosted by the Biodiversity Council, Sea Change Australia’s Professor Gretta Pecl brought a powerful marine perspective to the conversation — highlighting how climate change is transforming our oceans, coastlines and fisheries in real time.
A new approach to sustainable fishing: the mixed bag movement
Tasmanian fishers are being encouraged to rethink what’s on the line — and on the plate — by joining the Mixed Bag Movement, an initiative promoting more sustainable recreational fishing.
WA Fishing Closures Highlight Role of No-Take Zones in Stock Recovery
Western Australia’s recent decision to close commercial and recreational fishing for key demersal species along a 900-kilometre stretch of the south-west coast has sparked debate — but new research suggests […]
Artificial reef boosts biodiversity and fishing opportunities in Dampier
A new artificial reef off Dampier, Western Australia, promises to enhance marine biodiversity and support local recreational fishing. Installed by Fugro on behalf of Woodside Energy and Recfishwest, the reef […]
Global fishing pressures driving declines in fish growth
A new global study shows that human activities, particularly overfishing, have caused significant declines in the growth performance of marine fish over the past century. Researchers analyzed 7,683 growth curves […]
Student’s Research on Ocean Perch Could Help Prevent Fishing Depletion
Tasmanian honours student Nic Shelverton has conducted award-winning research on Ocean perch, a popular but understudied species in Tasmania’s recreational fisheries. His work at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic […]