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‘Perfect storm’ led to 2016 GBR bleaching
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
Researchers from James Cook University and the Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium say unprecedented oceanographic conditions in 2016 produced the perfect storm of factors that lead to a mass coral bleaching.

Essential oils to combat insect-borne diseases
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
A James Cook University team working in collaboration with the University of New Caledonia says a simple chemical process can transform essential oils into an effective mosquito repellent.

Cutting-edge research finds disease early in fish farm
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
A James Cook University scientist is using a breakthrough genetic technology to help aquaculture farmers detect disease outbreaks early.

Preparing for take-off
Sun, 25 Jun 2017
The sky’s not the limit, it’s their goal: 48 school girls will be stretching their wings at two drone camps in Cairns this week.

Turtle go-slow zones extensions needed
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
James Cook University marine scientists are calling for an extension of go-slow zones in turtle habitats to reduce boat strikes on the threatened creatures.

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