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Shark research produces the unexpected
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
In a surprise result, James Cook University scientists have found female blacktip reef sharks and their young stay close to shore over long time periods, with adult males only appearing during the breeding season.

Revolutionary medical app to save lives
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
A James Cook University researcher is seeking venture funding to promote a revolutionary medical app that could save thousands of lives in the developing world.

Gaps in reporting leave turtles vulnerable
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
A James Cook University study has called for a change in the way we manage bycatch – to better monitor the unintentional catching of sea turtles by commercial fishers.

Why did Australia's megafauna become extinct?
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
A James Cook University scientist is part of a team that may have unlocked the secret of why Australia’s giant land animals died out more than 40 thousand years ago.

Survey shows Aussies’ love and concern for their Great Barrier Reef
Fri, 29 Jan 2016
A James Cook University researcher has found more than three quarters of Australians regard the Great Barrier Reef as part of their national identity and nearly 90 per cent believe it is under threat from climate change.

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