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Breeding better waste munching flies
Thu, 1 Sep 2022
James Cook University scientists are researching how to breed better waste munching flies so that the larvae will be used as a sustainable protein source for pets and agricultural and aquaculture animals.

Sharks walk away from climate change
Wed, 31 Aug 2022
Scientists have been studying a shark that can walk on land, in an effort to understand how the animal will cope with climate change.

‘Cleaner’ fish potential parasite super-spreaders
Fri, 26 Aug 2022
In the first study of its kind, James Cook University scientists have found ‘cleaner fish’ that feed off parasites on bigger fish may also be spreading parasites between fish.

Bushfire readiness warning for Townsville communities
Tue, 16 Aug 2022
More than two thirds of residents living in three bushfire-prone Townsville communities do not have an evacuation plan.

Scientists call for a national approach to marine and coastal restoration
Fri, 12 Aug 2022
A new study led by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and James Cook University calls for a new coordinated and scaled-up approach to restoring Australia’s coastal and marine ecosystems.

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