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John Hart Conservatory Set For Facelift

14 October 2024

The City of Launceston will advertise a construction tender process for a major restoration of City Park’s John Hart Conservatory building. First opened in 1933 the John Hart Conservatory replaced a much older conservatory originally…

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ABC Announces First Australian Insect of the Year Award via Online Poll

14 October 2024

A super-fast super fly with wings that beat more than 300 times per second, a moth that migrates nearly 1,000 kilometres each spring, or a well-dressed native bee that is a pollinator extraordinaire? What will…

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Tassie Educator Wins 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching

14 October 2024

Mr Edwards creates unique opportunities for his students to learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. His innovative approach to teaching is helping shape STEM education on a local and global scale. His STEM…

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‘Preserved’ Tree Thousands of Years Old Uncovered on Beach After Storm Surge

8 October 2024

Remnants of an ancient forest, preserved for thousands of years on a northern Tasmanian beach have excited social media users and inspired impromptu family trips. On Monday, the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) wrote…

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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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