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Call for bigger role for citizen scientists
Tue, 7 Jul 2026
Citizen science is booming and could play a much greater role in tackling climate change, reef health, biodiversity and public health challenges by involving members of the public throughout the research process, according to a new study.

Chicks check in to canopy crane
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
James Cook University’s Daintree Rainforest Observatory (DRO) has welcomed two new team members with the hatching of a couple of osprey chicks.

Acoustic observatory tracks threatened species
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
A new study shows AI working with an Australia-wide network of acoustic sensors has enormous potential to track threatened species activity through time and help protect them.

Night hunt leads to a unique find
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
A James Cook University PhD student’s late-night solo survey has led to the first recorded sighting of a microwhip scorpion in the Daintree Rainforest.

Global decline in fish growth
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
A new analysis has revealed a global decline in fish growth over the last century, with scientists warning that overfishing and environmental change are eroding the biological foundations of many fisheries.

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