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Lord Howe Island Shark Research Program 2023–25Testing deterrents to reduce shark bycatch and depredation and continuation of the deepwater acoustic receiver array Galapagos sharks (Carcharhinus galapagensis) occur in high abundance in the Lord Howe Marine Park (Commonwealth) and Lord Howe Island Marine Park (NSW) marine…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-24licence not open
Biological Survey Carpentaria and Merkara ShoalsA Parks Australia and AIMS survey building on earlier work around Carpentaria Shoal in West Cape York Marine Park. Fish and benthic communities were surveyed at Carpentaria Shoal, Merkara Shoal and a raised pockmark feature using BRUVS and towed video, with multibeam mapping and…WEBSITE LINKOther2026-09-21licence not open
Changes in rock lobster, demersal fish, and sessile benthic organisms in the Tasman Fracture Marine ParkThe Tasman Fracture Marine Park (TFMP) is the southernmost Australian Marine Park that includes a no-take national park zone (NPZ). It is the only park within the South-east Marine Park Network (South-east Network) that has a NPZ on the continental shelf -a zone which prohibits…PDF, WORDCC-BY-4.02026-09-21no download
Changes in the incidence of coral injuries during mass bleaching across Australia’s Coral Sea Marine ParkChanges in coral abundance are typically used to assess coral mortality rates following major acute disturbances on coral reefs. However, coral abundance metrics do not consider partial mortality (hereafter injury) or background mortality occurring independently of major…HTMLOther2026-09-21licence not open
Comparison of juvenile coral assemblages between Australia’s Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef Marine ParksJames Cook University undertook sampling of corals at 17 reefs throughout the Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP) and 17 reefs on the outer shelf of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (GBRMP) between February 2019 and March 2020. The study compared juvenile coral densities and their…WEBSITE LINKnone stated2026-09-21no licence stated
Coral Sea Marine Park Coral Reef Health Survey 2021The 2020-21 survey is a continuation of the 2018-2020 survey, one of the largest coral reef monitoring and research projects in the Coral Sea Marine Park, undertaken in partnership between Parks Australia and the ARC centre of excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Coral Sea Marine Park Coral Reef Health Survey 2023 and 2024James Cook University was commissioned by Parks Australia to assess: the latest condition of benthic, fish and invertebrate communities within the Coral Sea Marine Park any ongoing impacts of the back-to-back (2020 and 2021) bleaching events on benthic, fish and invertebrate…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Coral Sea Marine Park environmental assessment of islands, islets and cays of the southern and central reef systemsNatural value assessments of terrestrial ecosystems and species in the Coral Sea Marine Park were conducted at Cato Reef (Cato Island, West Islet, Hope Cay, Porpoise Cay, Bird Islet); Wreck Reefs (South West, Observatory, and unnamed Cays); Frederick Reefs (Observatory and…PDF, WORDCC-BY-4.02026-09-21no download
Coral Sea Marine Park environmental assessment of islands, islets and cays of the southern and central reef systemsIn May/June 2023, Parks Australia undertook a 14-day voyage in the Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP), to assess the health of islands, islets and cays in the southern, eastern and central regions of the CSMP. The cays visited and assessed were: Herald Beacon Islet (Mellish Reef)…PDF, WORDCC-BY-3.0-AU2026-09-21no download
Coral Sea Marine Park Island Watch Summary Report Feb-March 2022Parks Australia staff conducted rapid island health assessments using the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships Island Watch Tool on 16 central and southern islets and cays in the Coral Sea Marine Park in February-March 2022. The island health assessment was…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Coral Sea Marine Park Marine Debris Clean-up Voyage 2022This report summarises data from the 2022 Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP) Clean-up, delivered by Tangaroa Blue Foundation as part of Our Marine Parks Grants - Round 3 program. A total of 22 islands and cays that form part of Lihou Reef and the Diamond Islets (central CSMP) were…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Differential bleaching susceptibility among coral taxa and colony sizes, relative to bleaching severity across Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea Marine ParksClimate-induced coral bleaching represents the foremost threat to coral assemblages globally, however bleaching susceptibility varies among and within coral taxa. We compared bleaching susceptibility among 10 coral morpho-taxa and two colony size classes relative to reef-scale…WEBSITE LINKOther2026-09-21licence not open
Exceptional fish diversity found on Australia’s north-west oceanic shoalsScientists have found exceptionally diverse and abundant coral-reef fish communities at submerged oceanic shoals near Ashmore Reef some 400 kilometres off north-western Australia. The north-west oceanic shoals - natural banks that rise from the seabed, in this case from depths…WEBSITE LINKOther2026-09-21licence not open
Norfolk Island Lagoonal Reef Ecosystem Health 2022As part of the Emily and Slaughter Bay reef health monitoring commissioned by Parks Australia, in-water surveys were conducted from 8-24 April and 11-16 September 2022. This report details the survey findings and outlines suggested management recommendations. This publication…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Norfolk Island Lagoonal Reef Ecosystem Health Assessment 2020-2021In early 2020, Parks Australia commissioned the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) to conduct a rapid reef health monitoring survey of Emily and Slaughter Bays in Norfolk Marine Park. This was in recognition of water quality concerns and prior to a predicted marine…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Norfolk Marine Park Invasive Marine Species surveyNorfolk Marine Park supports diverse temperate and tropical marine life as well as important heritage structures. The marine park covers 188,444 square kilometres, with depths from the high tide mark to 5,000 metres. Biofouling Solutions Pty Ltd was commissioned to run the first…WEBSITE LINKOther2026-09-21licence not open
Proposed offshore Key Ecological Features and Biologically Important Areas of Australia’s Indian Ocean TerritoriesPrior to 2021, scientific knowledge of the marine biodiversity values of Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island was largely restricted to inshore waters. From previous surveys and studies, we knew that the vast majority of the marine realm across the two territories is…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Ranger led marine ecological surveys within the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf Marine ParkThis project trained Thamarrurr Rangers to undertake marine monitoring and collected baseline information on fish fauna and benthic habitats within and adjacent to Joseph Bonaparte Gulf Marine Park. Surveys used baited remote underwater video and drop cameras at Emu Reefs, Emu…WEBSITE LINKOther2026-09-21licence not open
The Jewel in the Coral Sea - The cultural and ecological significance of Ashmore and Boot ReefsJames Cook University was awarded funding through an Our Marine Parks Round 3 Grant to investigate the cultural and ecological significance of Ashmore and Boot Reefs. The key objectives of this project were to: engage and collaborate with, and build capacity within, the Meriam…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-21licence not open
Coral reef health in the Coral Sea Marine Park 2020One of the largest coral reef monitoring and research project in the Coral Sea Marine Park was undertaken in partnership between Parks Australia and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. The three-year project commenced in 2018 and…PDF, WEBSITE LINKOther2026-09-20licence not open
Environmental Assessment of the Coringa Islets and Herald Cays in the Coral Sea Marine ParkIn 2019, staff from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Parks Australia conducted an assessment of the Coringa-Herald Islets and cays in the Coral Sea Marine Park. The assessment of the health of environmental indicators on six cays included: vegetation; nesting of turtles…PDF, WORDCC-BY-3.0-AU2026-09-20no download
Improving the water quality of Emily Bay, Norfolk IslandIn late 2020, Parks Australia commissioned a water engineering firm, Bligh Tanner, to investigate possible short-term options for preventing the entry of polluted surface water into Norfolk Marine Park at Emily and Slaughter Bay. The report examines various options and suggests…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-20licence not open
Reef Life Survey Assessment of Coral Reef Biodiversity in the North-west marine Parks NetworkThe North-west Marine Parks Network extends from the northern Kimberley to Shark Bay, off Western Australia, and includes shallow, turbid marine habitats with deeper areas and oceanic reefs further offshore. The major offshore coral reefs in the North-west region include…PDF, WORDOther2026-09-20licence not open
Improving Seabed Habitat Predictions for Southern AustraliaImproving Seabed Habitat Predictions for Southern Australia (2024) delivers a major improvement in the mapping and prediction of seabed habitats across southern Australia’s marine parks. The project combined extensive field surveys, underwater imagery, habitat validation…WEBSITE LINKCC-BY-3.0-AU2026-09-18no download
Improving knowledge transfer to support Australian Marine Park decision making and management effectiveness evaluationThis report presents a comprehensive framework for improving how scientific data, information products, and evidence are translated into management decisions for Parks Australia and the Australian Marine Park network. The report evaluates the quality, accessibility, and…WEBSITE LINKCC-BY-3.0-AU2026-09-17no download
New asterinid seastars from northwest Australia, with a revised key to Aquilonastra species (Echinodermata: Asteroidea)The Woodside/Western Australian Museum Kimberley Project 2008–2015 collected four small asterinid seastar specimens from Cassini Island and Long Reef in the Kimberley region of north Western Australia. The specimens are lodged in the Western Australian Museum. They represent two…HTMLOther2026-09-17licence not open
South-west Corner Marine Park Survey Report (2022)South-west Corner Marine Park Survey Report (2022) presents the findings of a comprehensive scientific survey of the South-west Corner Marine Park, one of Australia’s most biologically significant marine regions. The study combined seabed mapping, habitat classification, fish…WEBSITE LINKCC-BY-3.0-AU2026-09-17no download
Seabed mapping to support geological storage of carbon dioxide in offshore Australia.The geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) has the potential to provide future clean energy solutions. Geoscience Australia has demonstrated how its national seabed mapping programme can be successfully applied in assessing containment integrity in offshore basins. These…HTMLOther2026-09-15licence not open
Coral reproduction in Western AustraliaLarval production and recruitment underpin the maintenance of coral populations, but these early life history stages are vulnerable to extreme variation in physical conditions. Environmental managers aim to minimise human impacts during significant periods of larval production…HTMLOther2026-07-28licence not open
Kimberley marine biota. History and environmentThe remote tropical Kimberley region of Western Australia is introduced, its physical marine environment, habitats and classification into bioregions are described, and its marine science history is summarised. An introduction to the ongoing Western Australian Museum marine…HTMLOther2026-07-17licence not open
A Diverse Assemblage of Reef Corals Thriving in a Dynamic Intertidal Reef Setting (Bonaparte Archipelago, Kimberley, Australia)The susceptibility of reef-building corals to climatic anomalies is well documented and a cause of great concern for the future of coral reefs. Reef corals are normally considered to tolerate only a narrow range of climatic conditions with only a small number of species…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
A Holocene record of coastal landscape dynamics in the eastern Kimberley region, AustraliaA 6-m-long sediment core from the King River region of north-west Australia has been analysed using sedimentological and palynological techniques. The core spans most parts of the Holocene and contains a detailed record of early to mid-Holocene landscape development. In the…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
A process-oriented numerical study of currents, eddies and meanders in the Leeuwin Current SystemWhile observations provide insight for the basic nature of features in the Leeuwin Current System (LCS), process-oriented studies are useful for systematically investigating the characteristics and dynamical forcing mechanisms for the currents and eddies in the LCS. This…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
A Survey of the Nearshore Reef Fish Fauna of Western Australia's West and South Coasts, the Leeuwin ProvinceTwenty-three locations were surveys along Western Australia's west and south coasts during the period 1976-1993. This produced a total of 728 species of reef fishes, of which 491 septics were tropical (67% of the total), 174 species warm-temperate (24%), and 36 species…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
A survey of the scleractinian corals at Mermaid, Scott, and Seringapatam Reefs, Western Australia.A diverse assemblage of scleractinian species was recorded during a rapid assessment of the shallow water coral taxa of Mermaid, Scott and Seringapatam Reefs. All taxa were predominately widespread Indo-Pacific species that present clear affinities with coral assemblages of…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Adaptive behaviour of fishers to external perturbations: simulation of the Tasmanian rock lobster fisheryThe rock lobster, Jasus edwardsii, lies on a global “hotspot” for climate change in the southeastern Australian state of Tasmania. The short-term effects of climate change are predicted to lead to an increasing exploitable biomass in the south and declining biomass in the north…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
An assessment of population responses of common inshore fishes and invertebrates following declaration of five Australian marine protected areasIn order to better understand community-level effects of fishing on temperate reefs at continental scales, changes in densities of common species in five Australian marine protected areas (MPAs) were estimated from prior to establishment to three years after enforcement of…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Angelfishes, Paper Tigers, and the Devilish Taxonomy of the Centropyge flavissima ComplexThe pygmy angelfishes (genus Centropyge) provide numerous examples of discordance between color morphology, taxonomy, and evolutionary genetic lineages. This discordance is especially evident in the Centropyge flavissima complex, which includes three primary color morphs, three…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Are Western Australian waters the least productive waters for finfish across two oceans? A review with a focus on finfish resources in the Kimberley region and North Coast BioregionThe marine ecosystems of Western Australia, including those in the Kimberley, are classified as being of moderate to low productivity. This is primarily a consequence of the influence of the Leeuwin Current, the eastern boundary current that flows poleward delivering warm, low…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Assessing the Effectiveness of Tramp Ant Projects to Reduce Impacts on BiodiversityThis review examines six major tramp ant abatement programs funded in part by CfOC, targeting red imported fire ants, electric ants, yellow crazy ants (in Arnhem Land and Christmas Island), African big‑headed ants, and Argentine ants across multiple Australian regions. It…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Canopy-scale modifications of the seagrass Amphibolis griffithii in response to and recovery from light reductionA manipulative experiment using Amphibolis griffithii seagrass, a clonal plant with a complex canopy, tested within-canopy responses to and recovery from light reduction. There were consistent patterns in the distribution and arrangement of leaves, growth rates and resources…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Caught in the Middle: Combined Impacts of Shark Removal and Coral Loss on the Fish Communities of Coral ReefsDue to human activities, marine and terrestrial ecosystems face a future where disturbances are predicted to occur at a frequency and severity unprecedented in the recent past. Of particular concern is the ability of systems to recover where multiple stressors act…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Characterising and Predicting Benthic Biodiversity for Conservation Planning in Deepwater EnvironmentsUnderstanding patterns of biodiversity in deep sea systems is increasingly important because human activities are extending further into these areas. However, obtaining data is difficult, limiting the ability of science to inform management decisions. We have used three…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Coastal light pollution and marine turtles: assessing the magnitude of the problemGlobally significant numbers of marine turtles nest on Australian beaches; however, the human population of Australia is also heavily concentrated around coastal areas. Coastal development brings with it increases in artificial light. Since turtles are vulnerable to…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Collation and review of sightings and distribution of three coastal dolphin species in waters of the Northern Territory, Australia.On a global scale, the coastal waters of the Northern Territory (NT), Australia, are relatively undisturbed, but the pace and extent of coastal development is increasing. Three species of dolphin occur in these waters: the Australian snubfin Orcaella heinsohni, Indo-Pacific…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Collation and review of sightings and distribution of three coastal dolphin species in waters of the Northern Territory, Australia.On a global scale, the coastal waters of the Northern Territory (NT), Australia, are relatively undisturbed, but the pace and extent of coastal development is increasing. Three species of dolphin occur in these waters: the Australian snubfin Orcaella heinsohni, Indo-Pacific…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Comparative marine biodiversity survey of the Rowley Shoals, 1-17 Dec 2007: metadata reportThe Rowley Shoals are comprised of three emergent reefs - Mermaid, Clerke and Imperieuse - located approximately 300 km west-northwest of Broome along the edge of the continental shelf. Due to their isolation and protection from most human impacts, the Rowley Shoals are likely…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
CORAL REEF HEALTH IN THE CORAL SEA MARINE PARK Report on reef surveys April 2018 to March 2020The Coral Sea is a critically important and significant ecosystem, which (like coral reefs globally) is increasingly threatened by changing environmental conditions, particularly ocean warming. James Cook University was commissioned by Parks Australia to undertake a multi-year…DOCXOther2026-07-16licence not open
Corals of the north west of Western Australia: biogeography and considerations for dredging-related researchThe objective of this study is to examine the biogeographic range of hard corals in Western Australia (WA) to guide the choice of organisms for the laboratory experiments of effects of sediments from dredging and dredging activities (such as dredge material placement) on adult…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Cruise report on SORP 2012 blue whale voyages: Development of acoustic methods.The Antarctic Blue Whale Project (ABWP; an initiative within the Southern Ocean Research Partnership) has the primary aim of estimating circumpolar abundance of Antarctic blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus intermedia). Mark-recapture methods, using genetics and photo-ID, will…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Developing collaborative marine turtle monitoring in the Kimberley region of northern AustraliaContemporary land and sea management – driven by community-based planning and informed by traditional and local knowledge and scientific research – can significantly improve both biodiversity and cultural outcomes. Here, we describe the context and process of developing a…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Eating locally: Australasian gannets increase their foraging effort in a restricted rangeDuring the breeding season, seabirds adopt a central place foraging strategy and are restricted in their foraging range by the fasting ability of their partner/chick and the cost of commuting between the prey resources and the nest. Because of the spatial and temporal…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Effects of chronic low carbonate saturation levels on the distribution, growth and skeletal chemistry of deep-sea corals and other seamount megabenthosOcean acidification has been predicted to reduce the ability of marine organisms to produce carbonate skeletons, threatening their long-term viability and severely impacting marine ecosystems. Corals, as ecosystem engineers, have been identified as particularly vulnerable and…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
ELIZABETH AND MIDDLETON REEFS (LORD HOWE MARINE PARK) CORAL REEF HEALTH SURVEYSElizabeth and Middleton Reefs are the world’s southernmost open-ocean platform reefs, supporting a unique mix of tropical and subtropical species. While isolated reefs such as Elizabeth and Middleton are often described as ‘near pristine’ due to limited local anthropogenic…PDFOther2026-07-16licence not open
Environmental influences on daily commercial catch rates of South Australia's southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii)The extent to which catchability of southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) due to short-term environmental factors, rather than abundance, may be affecting legal-size catch rates from the South Australian Southern Zone rock lobster fishery was examined. Multivariate weighted…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Epifaunal assemblages of the eastern Great Australian Bight: Effectiveness of a benthic protection zone in representing regional biodiversityThis paper describes the epifaunal macro-invertebrate assemblages of the continental shelf in the eastern Great Australian Bight (GAB) in relation to environmental factors, including water depth and sediment type. Patterns of species composition are used to assess the…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Etheliaceae fam. nov. (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta), with a clarification of the generitype of Ethelia and the addition of six novel species from warm watersBased upon COI-5P, LSU rDNA, and rbcL sequence data and morphological characteristics, six new members of the noncalcified crustose genus of red algae Ethelia are described in a new family, Etheliaceae (Gigartinales), sister to the recently described Ptilocladiopsidaceae. The…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Exploring the effects of spatial closures in a temperate marine ecosystem in Western Australia: A case study of the western rock lobster (Panulirus cygnus) fisheryAn Ecospace model, was developed to investigate the potential impacts of spatial closures on key species and the food webs in the Jurien Bay Marine Park (JBMP), central Western Australia (823 km2). The model comprised 80 functional groups (more than 200 species). The JBMP is a…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Fish choruses from the Kimberley, seasonal and lunar links as determined by long term sea noise monitoringCalling fish are a dominant component of Kimberley sea noise. Sea-noise loggers set in the Kimberley since 2004 under Industry and Defence funding have recorded a plethora of call types and choruses, where many fish call en masse. Fish choruses show daily and seasonal…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Flexible foraging behaviour in a marine predator, the Masked booby (Sula dactylatra), according to foraging locations and environmental conditions.Flexible foraging behaviour allows marine predators to exploit shifting prey diversity and adjust to spatio-temporal changes in the distribution of prey. In diving marine predators, the number of dives within a dive bout, distances between dives in a bout and distances between…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Flows in the Tasman front south of Norfolk island.The Tasman Front is a narrow band of eastward flowing subtropical water crossing the Tasman Sea from Australia to North Cape, New Zealand. It is the link between the two subtropical western boundary currents of the South Pacific, the East Australian Current (EAC) off eastern…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Geological Setting, Marine Geomorphology, Sediments and Oceanic Shoals Growth History of the Kimberley RegionThe offshore sedimentary basins of the Kimberley region are becoming established as a major hydrocarbon province, but the region is also known for its marine wilderness values. Its position close to a plate boundary is reflected in significant rates of continental margin…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Ghostnet impacts on globally threatened turtles, a spatial risk analysis for northern AustraliaAs human population growth continues, so too does our waste, often with unintended consequences for wildlife. The estimated 640,000 tons of fishing gear lost, abandoned, or discarded annually exerts a large but uncertain impact on marine species. These “ghostnets” drift in the…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Global population status of shy albatross and an assessment of colony-specific trends and driversContext Monitoring the status of albatross populations and identifying the factors driving observed trends remain international conservation and management priorities. The shy albatross is endemic to Australia and breeds only on three Tasmanian islands. Aims To provide a…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Habitat surrounding patch reefs influences the diet and nutrition of the western rock lobsterThis study investigated the influence of the spatial arrangement of habitat patches on the diet and nutrition of a common reef-associated generalist consumer, the western rock lobster Panulirus cygnus. Stable isotopes (13C/12C and 15N/14N) and gut contents were used to assess…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
High Post-Capture Survival for Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras Discarded in the Main Shark Fishery of Australia?Most sharks, rays and chimaeras (chondrichthyans) taken in commercial fisheries are discarded (i.e. returned to the ocean either dead or alive). Quantifying the post-capture survival (PCS) of discarded species is therefore essential for the improved management and conservation…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Hydrography and water masses off the western Australian coastThe water mass characteristics of the eastern Indian Ocean margin between latitudes 21° and 35°S, adjacent to the Western Australian coast, are described using field measurements. The results indicated the presence of five different water masses as interleaving layers of…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Impacts of bottom trawling on deep-coral ecosystems of seamounts are long-lastingComplex biogenic habitats formed by corals are important components of the megabenthos of seamounts, but their fragility makes them susceptible to damage by bottom trawling. Here we examine changes to stony corals and associated megabenthic assemblages on seamounts off Tasmania…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Individual foraging site fidelity in lactating New Zealand fur seals: Continental shelf vs. oceanic habitats.Wide-ranging marine central place foragers often exhibit foraging site fidelity to oceanographic features over differing spatial scales (i.e., localized coastal upwellings and oceanic fronts). Few studies have tested how the degree of site fidelity to foraging areas varies in…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Influence of upwelling on movement of southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) in the Great Australian BightLarge pelagic predators move quickly in and out of local ecosystems that may be separated by long distances:their trophic effects are determined by their behaviour while present.To investigate movement and local residence times ofone such predator we implanted 29 acoustic tags…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Isotopic composition of a large photosymbiotic foraminifer: Evidence for hypersaline environments across the Great Australian Bight during the late PleistoceneAnalysis of carbon and oxygen isotopic compositions of large benthic foraminifera tests (Marginopora vertebralis) that lived in the Great Australian Bight during the late Pleistocene, reveal that the tests are enriched by 1 to 3‰ in both 18O and 13C relative to modern specimens…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Kimberley marine biota. Historical data: echinodermsAustralian state museums contain extensive species data and can provide baseline biodiversity information for many areas. We collated the specimen records from the Kimberley region of Australia and found 382 shallow water (<30 m) echinoderm species, comparable to available…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Kimberley marine biota. Historical data: fishesMuseum databases contain vast amounts of information that can help understand species distributions, patterns of biodiversity, taxonomic issues, evolutionary relationships and the effects of anthropogenic changes such as climate change. The marine waters of the Kimberley region…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Kimberley marine biota. Historical data: marine plants.Here, we document 308 species of marine flora from the Kimberley region of Western Australia based on collections held in the Western Australian Herbarium and on reports on marine biodiversity surveys to the region. Included are 12 species of seagrasses, 18 species of mangrove…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Kimberley marine biota. Historical data: polychaetes (Annelida)We examined all the previously published records of polychaetes from the Kimberley Project Area as well as unpublished records from Australian museum records and updated any recent nomenclatural changes. Over 260 species from 43 families have been reported and we suggest that…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Kimberley marine biota. Historical data: soft corals and sea fans (Octocorallia)The Kimberley region is a vast resource-rich area with huge conservation values. In terms of its marine resources, knowledge of soft coral biodiversity is rudimentary. An extensive data compilation of Kimberley octocoral species housed in three Australian natural science…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Kimberley marine biota. Historical data: sponges (Porifera)A data compilation of Kimberley sponge species housed in four Australian natural science collection institutions was undertaken by the Western Australian Museum. Just under 40% of the collected data were excluded from the synthesis described here due to insufficient species…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Late Quaternary palaeoceanography of the Circumpolar Deep Water from the South Tasman RiseWe use sediment cores from the South Tasman Rise (STR) to reconstruct deep- water circulation in the southwest Pacific sector of the Southern Ocean. Sediment cores MD972106 (45° 09′ S, 146° 17′ E, 3310 m water depth) and GC34 (45° 06′ S, 147° 45′ E, 4002 m water depth) preserve…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Living on the continental shelf edge: Habitat use of juvenile shortfin makos Isurus oxyrinchus in the Great Australian Bight, southern AustraliaWe used satellite telemetry data to investigate the movement patterns and habitat use of juvenile shortfin makos Isurus oxyrinchus (Lamnidae) tagged in the Great Australian Bight, southern Australia. Tracking durations ranged from 49–672 days and six deployments were 1 year…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Marine turtle nest depredation by feral pigs (Sus scrofa) on the Western Cape York Peninsula, Australia: implications for managementThe west coast of the Cape York Peninsula (CYP) is a major nesting ground for three species of threatened marine turtle, namely, the flatback (Natator depressus), olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) and hawksbill (Eretemochelys imbricata). Marine turtle nests in this area…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Mermaid Reef Marine National Nature Reserve plan of managementMermaid Reef was declared a Marine National Nature Reserve in 1991 to protect the northernmost of the Rowley Shoals, located off north-western Australia. The two other reefs, Clerke and Imperieuse, were designated as part of Western Australia’s Rowley Shoals Marine Park in 1990…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Modelling connectivity for resilient protected area design among areas for further assessment identified by DEWHA for the development of a Commonwealth MPA Network in the South-west Marine RegionUnderstanding how widely marine organisms disperse and the spatial scale of connectivity within and among populations, species and ecosystems is critical to effective science-based spatial management of marine biodiversity. An important but neglected aspect of marine reserve…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Modelling the potential transport of tropical fish larvae in the Leeuwin Current.Application of an individual-based particle tracking model to the migration of tropical fish larvae along the continental shelf between the Houtman Abrolhos Islands and Rottnest Island (Western Australia) has shown that there is potential for the southwards advection of passive…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Montara Environmental Monitoring Program Report of ResearchIn August 2012, we published our first report on the Montara Environmental Monitoring Program. Work on many of the studies has continued in the past year. I am now proud to introduce you to this updated Report of Research, which features extensive discussions of each individual…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
New records of atypical coral reef habitat in the Kimberley, AustraliaNew surveys of the Kimberley Nearshore Bioregion are beginning to fill knowledge gaps about the region’s marine biodiversity and the national and international conservation significance of this little-known tropical reef system. Here we report the recent finding of two unique…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
New records of reef and shore fishes from northwestern AustraliaThe study expands knowledge of fish species on reefs and coastal areas along Australia’s North-West Shelf. Earlier research recorded 833 species, with additional findings bringing that number higher. This paper adds 49 new reef and shore fish records for Western Australia…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Phytoplankton community structure and nitrogen nutrition in Leeuwin Current and coastal waters off the Gascoyne region of Western AustraliaWithin the coastal waters of the eastern Indian Ocean adjacent to Western Australia, we tested the hypothesis that regenerated production (and, by inference, the microbial food web) would predominate in oligotrophic Leeuwin Current (LC) and offshore (OS) surface waters…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Pleistocene isolation, secondary introgression and restricted contemporary gene flow in the pig-eye shark, Carcharhinus amboinensisThis paper examines the structure and phylogeography of the pig-eye shark (Carcharhinus amboinensis) common in shallow coastal environments in northern Australia using two types of genetic markers, two mitochondrial (control region and NADH hydrogenase 4) and two nuclear…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Pleistocene isolation, secondary introgression and restrictedcontemporary gene flow in the pig-eye shark, Carcharhinusamboinensis across northern AustraliaWe examine the structure and phylogeography of the pig-eye shark (Carcharhinus amboinensis) common in shallow coastal environments in northern Australia using two types of genetic markers, two mitochondrial (control region and NADH hydrogenase 4) and two nuclear (microsatellite…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Population connectivity and the effectiveness of marine protected areas to protect vulnerable, exploited and endemic coral reef fishes at an endemic hotspotMarine protected areas (MPAs) aim to mitigate anthropogenic impacts by conserving biodiversity and preventing overfishing. The effectiveness of MPAs depends on population connectivity patterns between protected and non-protected areas. Remote islands are endemism hotspots for…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Porifera (sponges) of Mermaid, Scott and Seringapatam Reefs, north Western AustraliaA quantitative survey documenting the diversity and abundance of sponges at Mermaid, Scott and Seringapatam Reefs, north Western Australia, was conducted in September 2006. Four reef habitats (fore reef slope, channel, lagoon and intertidal reef flat) were surveyed by recording…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Predation Risk within Fishing Gear and Implications for South Australian Rock Lobster FisheriesDepredation of southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) within fishing gear by the Maori octopus (Pinnoctopus cordiformis) has economic and ecological impacts on valuable fisheries in South Australia. In addition, depredation rates can be highly variable resulting in…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Reconstructing calcification in ancient coccolithophores: Individual coccolith weight and morphology of Coccolithus pelagicus (sensu lato)We have adapted an existing method to estimate coccolith calcite weight using birefringence (Beaufort, 2005) to suit the large coccoliths of Coccolithus pelagicus, which are only partially birefringent under cross-polarised light microscopy. Fossil and sediment trap material…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Recovery from the impact of light reduction on the seagrass Amphibolis griffithii, insights for dredging managementA large-scale, manipulative experiment was conducted to examine the extent and rate of recovery of meadows of the temperate Australian seagrass, Amphibolis griffithii to different light-reduction scenarios typical of dredging operations, and to identify potential indicators of…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Regional circulation and its impact on upper ocean variability south of TasmaniaOcean colour images of the Subantarctic Zone (SAZ) south of Tasmania show a higher biomass in the east than in the west. To identify the main features of the regional circulation and the physical drivers of the east/west contrast, we used World Ocean Circulation Experiment…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Seafloor biota, rock lobster and demersal fish assemblages of the Tasman Fracture Commonwealth Marine Reserve Region: Determining the influence of the shelf sanctuary zone on population demographics.The Tasman Fracture Commonwealth Marine Reserve (CMR) is the southernmost CMR within the Australian CMR network in continental waters, and was established as part of the south-eastern CMR network, the first phase of national CMR representation being progressed by the Australian…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Sponge biodiversity and ecology of the Van Diemen Rise and eastern Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, northern AustraliaAustralia is increasingly recognised as a global hotspot for sponge biodiversity, but there is a knowledge gap about sponge communities in northern Australia, including those in Commonwealth Marine Reserves. We aim to quantify sponge biodiversity of the eastern Joseph Bonaparte…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Sponge biodiversity and ecology of the Van Diemen Rise and eastern Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, northern AustraliaAustralia is increasingly recognised as a global hotspot for sponge biodiversity, but there is a knowledge gap about sponge communities in northern Australia, including those in Commonwealth Marine Reserves. We aim to quantify sponge biodiversity of the eastern Joseph Bonaparte…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Strong Depth-Related Zonation of Megabenthos on a Rocky Continental Margin (∼700–4000 m) off Southern Tasmania, AustraliaAssemblages of megabenthos are structured in seven depth-related zones between ∼700 and 4000 m on the rocky and topographically complex continental margin south of Tasmania, southeastern Australia. These patterns emerge from analysis of imagery and specimen collections taken…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Subtidal Habitats of Mermaid Reef (Rowley Shoals), Scott and Seringapatam Reefs, Western Australia.The sub-tidal habitats at Mermaid (Rowley Shoals), Scott and Seringapatam Reefs were recorded on video during a survey in 2006 and analysed for percentage cover. Recording was undertaken along 25 m transects at two water depths (5 m and 12 m relative to mean sea level). The…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Subtidal macroalgal richness, diversity and turnover, at multiple spatial scales, along the southwestern Australian coastline.Patterns of species richness are governed by processes that act at vastly different spatial scales. In the marine system of southwest Australia, macroalgal assemblage structure and richness is thought to be strongly influenced by both the Leeuwin Current, which acts at large…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
The ecology of territorial herbivorous damselfish (Genus Parma) on temperate Western Australian rocky reefhe objective of this research was to develop ecological knowledge for fish of the pomacentrid genus Parma. Using Parma mccullochi as a model species I investigated the ecological role of territorial herbivorous pomacentrids in temperate waters. A broad scale geographical study…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
The foraging ecology of an oceanic squid, Todarodes filippovae: The use of signature lipid profiling to monitor ecosystem changeSignature lipid/fatty acid and stomach content analyses were used in combination to examine the feeding ecology of Todarodes filippovae, an abundant oceanic squid with a broad circumpolar distribution in continental slope waters in the Southern Ocean. Both techniques show a diet…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
The macromolluscs of Mermaid (Rowley Shoals), Scott and Seringapatam Reefs, Western Australia.This paper records 339 macromolluscan species comprising 261 gastropods, 70 bivalves, six cephalopods and two chiton species from the north-western Australian atolls of Mermaid Reef (Rowley Shoals), Scott and Seringapatam Reefs. These records result from a survey undertaken by…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
The orientation and migratory dynamics of the western rock lobster, Panulirus cygnus, in Western AustraliaLarge-scale migrations are known to occur in numerous species, and in the case of the Western Rock Lobster, Panulirus cygnus, result in juveniles moving from nursery areas into deeper offshore breeding grounds. In 2008 the Western Rock Lobster fishery reduced harvest rates to…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
The South-west Marine Bioregional Plan Bioregional ProfileMarine bioregional planning is the Australian Government’s world-leading approach to protecting Australia’s marine environment. Marine bioregional planning is underpinned by the principles of ecologically sustainable development and contributes to an ecosystem approach to the…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
To what extent are the dietary compositions of three abundant, co-occurring labrid species different and related to latitude, habitat, body size and season?This study demonstrated that the dietary compositions of each of three abundant reefassociated labrid species in temperate Western Australia differed significantly with latitude and changed with increasing body size and almost invariably differed among species when those species…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Unprecedented Mass Bleaching and Loss of Coral across 12° of Latitude in Western Australia in 2010–11Globally, coral bleaching has been responsible for a significant decline in both coral cover and diversity over the past two decades. During the summer of 2010–11, anomalous large-scale ocean warming induced unprecedented levels of coral bleaching accompanied by substantial…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
Using trophic flows and ecosystem structure to model the effects of fishing in the Jurien Bay Marine Park, temperate Western AustraliaUnderstanding the impacts of fishing on the trophic structure of systems has become increasingly important because of the introduction of Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management and the legislative requirements of fisheries to demonstrate that they are not having a negative impact…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
What caused seven consecutive years of low puerulus settlement in the western rock lobster fishery of Western Australia?Puerulus settlement in the western rock lobster fishery has remained below average for seven consecutive years (2006/2007–2012/2013), with 2008/2009 being the lowest in over 40 years. Examination of the timing of the start of spawning using fishery-independent data since the…HTMLOther2026-07-16licence not open
2016 Biodiversity Surveys of the Cod Grounds and Pimpernel Rocks Commonwealth Marine ReservesThe Cod Grounds Commonwealth Marine Reserve (CMR) is located in Commonwealth waters approximately four nautical miles off the coast of New South Wales, encompassing three underwater pinnacles rising to ~18 m depth from a seabed 40 m deep. This CMR is highly protected by a Marine…DOCX, PDFOther2026-07-15licence not open
A quantitative comparison of the diets of sympatric pelagic sharks in gulf and shelf ecosystems off southern AustraliaPredator–prey dynamics represent an important determinant in the functioning of marine ecosystems. This study provides the first quantitative investigation of the diets of sympatric pelagic shark species in gulf and shelf waters off southern Australia. Stomachs of 417 sharks…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
A summary of Marine Turtle records for Norfolk Island. Memoirs of the Queensland MuseumNothing has been published in the modern literature on the status of marine turtles at Norfolk Island although their presence has been recognised since 1793 (Fidlon & Ryan 1980). This study brings together all the available published, anecdotal and field survey data on marine…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Abundance, distribution and new records of scleractinian corals at Barrow Island and Southern Montebello Islands, Pilbara (Offshore) BioregionThe local abundance and distribution of scleractinian corals were documented near Barrow Island in the Pilbara (Offshore) Bioregion, Western Australia. Using a standard rapid ecological assessment method we recorded 204 species from 51 genera and as a result of this study we…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Accurately estimating local water temperature from remotely sensed satellite sea surface temperature: A near real-time monitoring tool for marine protected areasNear real-time observation of sea temperature is an important management tool for monitoring the impacts associated with a changing climate on a range of marine communities particularly within marine protected areas. However, limitations exist when using data derived from…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Association between pygmy right whales (Caperea marginata) and areas of high marine productivity off Australia and New ZealandOpportunistic sightings and strandings of Caperea marginata (n=196) from the vicinity of Australia and New Zealand (1884 to early 2007) were used to relate geographic and temporal patterns to oceanographic and broad-scale climatic variability. Records were not uniformly…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Australian sea lions Neophoca cinerea at colonies in South Australia: distribution and abundance, 2004 to 2008The Australian sea lion Neophoca cinerea is an endemic species listed as vulnerable under the Commonwealth ‘Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act’ and as Endangered by IUCN. Assessing its abundance is difficult because of its supra-annual (17 to 18 mo)…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Australian shelf sediment transport responses to climate change-driven ocean perturbations.How will Australia's shelf and coastal seabed respond to climatic stress? Climate change is likely to impact ocean circulation, ocean temperature and salinity and sea-level fluctuations. Recent global ocean models have increased in reliability and predictability, with…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Can diver operated stereo-video surveys for fish be used to collect meaningful data on benthic coral reef communities?.Information for monitoring marine communities is increasingly collected using digital imagery and there is a need to understand how data collected using different methods compare. This study investigated the comparability of benthic data collected by downward facing diver…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Cetacean strandings in South Australia (1881–2008)Long-term monitoring of cetacean strandings is essential for good management. This study updates previous summaries for South Australia by adding up to 20 years of comprehensive data, including results of necropsy examinations. A total of 1078 records were examined. Thirty-one…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Checklist of the Coastal Fishes of Lord Howe, Norfolk, and Kermadec Islands, Southwest Pacific OceanA checklist of coastal fishes includes 433 species from Lord Howe Island, 254 from Norfolk Island, and 145 from the Kermadec Islands. Tropical and subtropical species dominate all three faunas, but the proportion of tropical species decreases, and the proportion of subtropical…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Coral reproduction in Western AustraliaLarval production and recruitment underpin the maintenance of coral populations, but these early life history stages are vulnerable to extreme variation in physical conditions. Environmental managers aim to minimise human impacts during significant periods of larval production…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Corals of the north west of Western Australia: biogeography and considerations for dredging-related research.To guide the choice of coral species for the laboratory experiments on the effects of dredging activities on adult and juvenile corals, the biogeographic distribution of hard corals in Western Australia (WA) was examined over a ~2,500 km latitudinal gradient from Ashmore Reef…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Crossing Latitudes Long Distance Tracking of an Apex PredatorTiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) are apex predators occurring in most tropical and warm temperate marine ecosystems, but we know relatively little of their patterns of residency and movement over large spatial and temporal scales. We deployed satellite tags on eleven tiger…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Demographic history and asynchronous spawning shape genetic differentiation among populations of the hard coral Acropora tenuis in Western AustraliaGenetic subdivision within populations can ultimately lead to the evolution of new species, and in populations of broadcast-spawners a potential facilitator of genetic subdivision is asynchronous reproduction. However, the factors that shape genetic variation in marine systems…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Dense shelf water formation along the south-west Australian inner shelfHydrological data from a repeated cross-shore transect obtained using Teledyne Webb Research Slocum Electric gliders offshore Two Rocks in south-western Australia over 13 months are presented. The data revealed that formation of dense water inshore and its transport across the…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Developing collaborative marine turtle monitoring in the Kimberley region of northern AustraliaContemporary land and sea management – driven by community-based planning and informed by traditional and local knowledge and scientific research – can significantly improve both biodiversity and cultural outcomes. Here, we describe the context and process of developing a…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Digitise This! A Quick and Easy Remote Sensing Method to Monitor the Daily Extent of Dredge PlumesTechnological advancements in remote sensing and GIS have improved natural resource managers’ abilities to monitor large-scale disturbances. In a time where many processes are heading towards automation, this study has regressed to simple techniques to bridge a gap found in the…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Diversity and endemism of the benthic seamount fauna in the southwest PacificSeamounts comprise a unique deep-sea environment, characterized by substantially enhanced currents and a fauna that is dominated by suspension feeders, such as corals1,2,3,4. The potential importance of these steep-sided undersea mountains, which are generally of volcanic…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Does the whale shark aggregate along the Western Australian coastline beyond Ningaloo Reef?Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) seasonally aggregate at Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef in the austral autumn and winter, but their occurrence beyond this region during spring and summer remains elusive. The aggregation at Ningaloo Reef coincides with a pulse of productivity…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Drifting baited stereo-videography: a novel sampling tool for surveying pelagic wildlife in offshore marine reservesWe present a novel system of drifting pelagic baited stereo-video cameras that operate in deep-water, topographically complex environments typically considered inaccessible for sampling. The instruments are portable, semi-autonomous and inexpensive, allowing the recording of…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Ecological Indicators for Australias Exclusive Economic Zone: Rationale and Approach with Application to the South West Marine Region.Global interest in ecological indicators has expanded significantly since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, driven by the need to assess and communicate environmental health through State of the Environment reporting. This project develops and tests a national methodology for…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Ecological observations associated with an anomalous warming event at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Western AustraliaCoral reefs and kelp beds are two of the most ecologically and economically important marine habitats on Earth. Coral reefs and kelp beds are usually biogeographically distinct, being associated with tropical and temperate to subpolar areas, respectively. However, at the Houtman…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Ecosystems of the East Marine Region.This report supports the Australian Government’s development of Marine Bioregional Plans by synthesising existing knowledge on the eco‑physical systems of the East Marine Region (EMR). Compiled by CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research to inform the Department of the Environment…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Endemic or introduced? Phylogeography of Asparagopsis (Florideophyceae) in Australia reveals multiple introductions and a new mitochondrial lineage.The red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis embodies five cryptic mitochondrial lineages (lineage 1–5) introduced worldwide as a consequence of human mediated transport and climate change. We compared globally collected mitochondrial cox2-3 intergenic spacer sequences with sequences…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Environmental assessment of islets and cays of Tregrosse and Lihou Reefs Coral Sea Marine Park July 2021An Island Health assessment was undertaken by Parks Australia Division and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in July 2021 on 25 islets and cays in the Diamond Islets and Lihou Reef in the Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP): West Diamond Islet, Central Diamond Islet, East Diamond…DOCX, PDFOther2026-07-15licence not open
Estimating demographic parameters for a critically endangered marine species with frequent reproductive omission: Hawksbill turtles nesting at Varanus Island, Western AustraliaThe hawksbill marine turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is listed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered but little is known about its demography to support robust diagnosis of population trends. Moreover, adult female hawksbills do not nest each year due to environmentally…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Etheliaceae fam. nov.(Gigartinales, Rhodophyta), with a clarification of the generitype of Ethelia and the addition of six novel species from warm waters.Based upon COI-5P, LSU rDNA, and rbcL sequence data and morphological characteristics, six new members of the noncalcified crustose genus of red algae Ethelia are described in a new family, Etheliaceae (Gigartinales), sister to the recently described Ptilocladiopsidaceae. The…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Evening choruses in the Perth Canyon and their potential link with Myctophidae fishesAn evening chorus centered at near 2.2 kHz was detected across the years 2000 to 2014 from seabed receivers in 430–490 m depth overlooking the Perth Canyon, Western Australia. The chorus reached a maximum level typically 2.1 h post-sunset and normally ran for 2.1 h (between 3 dB…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Expanding aerial-roving surveys to include counts of shore-based recreational fishers from remotely operated cameras: benefits, limitations, and cost effectiveness.[Information on shore‐based recreational fishing is essential for the sustainable management of nearshore fish stocks. However, obtaining estimates of catch and effort from such fishing activity can be complex and expensive due to the large spatial scales over which surveys are…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Foraging Parameters Influencing the Detection and Interpretation of Area-Restricted Search Behaviour in Marine Predators: A Case Study with the Masked BoobyIdentification of Area-restricted search (ARS) behaviour is used to better understand foraging movements and strategies of marine predators. Track-based descriptive analyses are commonly used to detect ARS behaviour, but they may be biased by factors such as foraging trip…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Further Additions to the Fish Faunas of Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands, Southwest Pacific OceanNew fish records are reported from subtropical Lord Howe Island (34 species) and Norfolk Island (35 species). Most of the new records are based on few individuals of widespread tropical species. The new records increase the known coastal fish faunas to 433 species at Lord Howe…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Geographic range determinants of two commercially important marine molluscsAim We modelled the spatial abundance patterns of two abalone species (Haliotis rubra Donovan 1808 and H. laevigata Leach 1814) inhabiting inshore rocky reefs to better understand the importance of current sea surface temperature (SST) (among other predictors) and, ultimately…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Importance of macroalgal fields as coral reef fish nursery habitat in north‑west AustraliaMacroalgal fields are a feature of the shallow tropical benthos, yet their importance for coral reef fish population dynamics remains poorly understood. The abundance of fish recruits was recorded using underwater visual census at six macroalgal and 11 coral reef sites in the…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Limited contemporary gene flow and high self-replenishment drives peripheral isolation in an endemic coral reef fishExtensive ongoing degradation of coral reef habitats worldwide has lead to declines in abundance of coral reef fishes and local extinction of some species. Those most vulnerable are ecological specialists and endemic species. Determining connectivity between locations is vital…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
List of key species groups.This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation. This publication was previously made available via…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Marine benthic algae of Norfolk Island, South PacificThe marine benthic algae of Norfolk Island are documented and 60 of the 236 species are illustrated. All records are fully referenced, and type localities, local distribution and notes on taxonomic and biogeographic affinities of each species are given. Of the 236 taxa, 41…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Morphology and molecular phylogeny of the marine algal order Gelidiales (Rhodophyta) from New South Wales, including Lord Howe and Norfolk IslandsFifteen species in seven genera of the marine benthic red algal order Gelidiales are reported from the New South Wales coast including Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. Critical sampling, a re-examination of herbarium specimens filed in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney and…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
Ocean circulation drives heterogeneous recruitments and connectivity among coral populations on the North West Shelf of Australia.The North West Shelf (NWS) of Australia features extensive and globally significant fringing coral reef ecosystems with high levels of endemism and consequently has received significant conservation efforts in the form of Marine Parks. The shelf circulation on the NWS is…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Pelagic ecology of a northern boundary current system: effects of upwelling on the production and distribution of sardine (Sardinops sagax), anchovy (Engraulis australis) and southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii) in the Great Australian BightShelf waters of southern Australia support the world's only northern boundary current ecosystem. Although there are some indications of intense nitrate enrichment in the eastern Great Australian Bight (GAB) arising from upwelling of the Flinders Current, the biological…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Spawning biomass of sardine, Sardinops sagax, in waters off South Australia in 2014.the Daily Egg Production Method (DEPM) has been used to assess the stock status of sardine, Sardinops sagax, in South Australian waters since 1995. The estimate of Spawning biomass obtained using this method is the key biological performance indicator for the South Australian…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Status of Australian sea lions, Neophoca cinerea, and New Zealand fur seals, Arctocephalus forsteri, on Eyre Peninsula and the far west coast of South Australia.Two seal species breed on the west coast of South Australia, the Australian sea lion, Neophoca cinerea, and the New Zealand fur seal, Arctocephalus forsteri. Aerial surveys were conducted at intervals of ~3 months between April 1995 and June 1997 to determine the breeding status…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Submarine canyons as important habitat for cetaceans, with special reference to the Gully: A reviewThere has been much research interest in the use of submarine canyons by cetaceans, particularly beaked whales (family Ziphiidae), which appear to be especially attracted to canyon habitats in some areas. However, not all submarine canyons are associated with large numbers of…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
The Gorgon gas development and its environmental commitmentsChevron has made an important contribution to our knowledge and understanding of the Barrow Island flora and fauna, and to the Australian economy. This knowledge has been primarily founded from the investigations and commitments of joint venture partners associated with the…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
The marine soundscape of the Perth CanyonThe Perth Canyon is a submarine canyon off Rottnest Island in Western Australia. It is rich in biodiversity in general, and important as a feeding and resting ground for great whales on migration. Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) has moorings in the Perth…HTMLnone stated2026-07-15no licence stated
The rise and fall of the "marine heat wave" off Western Australia during the summer of 2010/2011.Record high ocean temperatures were experienced along the Western Australian coast during the austral summer of 2010/2011. Satellite-derived sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies in February 2011 peaked at 3 °C above the long-term monthly means over a wide area from Ningaloo…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Toward a Social Science Research Agenda for Large Marine Protected AreasLarge marine protected areas (LMPAs) are a high-profile trend in global marine conservation. Although the social sciences have become well integrated into marine protected area research and practice, human dimensions considerations have not been an early priority in the…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open
Vocal characteristics of pygmy blue whales and their change over timeVocal characteristics of pygmy blue whales of the eastern Indian Ocean population were analyzed using data from a hydroacoustic station deployed off Cape Leeuwin in Western Australia as part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty monitoring network, from two acoustic…HTMLOther2026-07-15licence not open

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