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Fake It to Make It: Creating Artificial Reefs for Fish Habitats

8 October 2024

Two purpose-built artificial reefs installed on Tasmanian’s coastline could offer additional habitats for many marine species, support recreational fishing, and create a more sustainable coastal ecosystem. Under a commitment by the Tasmanian Government, the reefs…

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IMAS Scientists Cast Line to Capture Recreational Fishing Trends

7 October 2024

With over a quarter of Tasmania’s population fishing, scientists have cast a line to capture a snapshot of recreational fishing practices across the state. Researchers from the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic…

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Antarctic Ocean Scientist Wins Tasmanian Tall Poppy Award

7 October 2024

An ocean scientist at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies in the University of Tasmania has been named the state’s 2024 Young Tall Poppy of the Year. Physical oceanographer Dr Edward Doddridge, a research…

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The Marj Colvill Early Years Science Educator of the Year Excellence Award 2024

30 September 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Early Years Science Educator Excellence Award, celebrating a Tasmanian Early Years educator who has excelled in engaging young minds in the field of science. The award is supported…

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Signs of Hope for Endangered Maugean Skate

30 September 2024

For the first time in nearly a decade, scientists have recorded an increased presence of young Maugean skates – a ray of hope for the survival of the endangered species. The research by the University…

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Hydro Tas Donates ROVs to Future Scientists at IMAS

30 September 2024

The next generation of scientists at the University of Tasmania will have real-world experience exploring the ocean using specialised underwater robots, thanks to a donation from Hydro Tasmania. The University’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic…

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New Arrival: Baby Maugean Skate Hatches From Captive-Laid Egg in World First for the Endangered Species

17 September 2024

For the first time ever, a baby Maugean skate has hatched from an egg laid in captivity – and scientists are looking forward to more arrivals soon. It’s an exciting time for marine ecologists at…

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Size Matters: Why Fish Size Diversity is Vital For Healthy Oceans

17 September 2024

A hundred years ago, fish lived longer and grew bigger – they continued to breed, engineered ecosystems through predation and were more resilient to ocean changes such as marine heatwaves. Today these larger, long-lived fish…

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National Science Week 2025 Grants Program – Open for Applications

17 September 2024

As of 13 September 2024, applications are now open for the National Science Week Grants 2025 grant opportunity. National Science Week is Australia’s major national celebration of the sciences, occurring in August each year. National…

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Beaker Street Festival 2024: Part 1

10 September 2024

A room full of scientists is too good an opportunity to miss taking out the mic. This week, Olly and Georgia meet some of the incredible scientists sharing their work with the general public at…

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2024 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies Awards

10 September 2024

Congratulations to our 2024 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies We invite you to celebrate the achievements of our 2024 Tasmanian Young Tall Poppies and the announcement of the Tall Poppy of the Year at the 2024…

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Camera-Trap Photo Competition Helps Tasmanians Get to Know Their Wildlife Neighbours

10 September 2024

Tasmanians have captured photos of their native animal neighbours striking a pose, pulling cameras apart or caring for their young. It was all part of a recent statewide camera-trap competition hosted by ecologist Glen Bain.…

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