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PNG roadbuilding spree threatens environment, communities and economy
Thu, 25 Jul 2019
A huge roadbuilding scheme in Papua New Guinea could imperil some of the largest, biologically richest and culturally most diverse forests on the planet, says an international research team led by James Cook University in Australia.

Exmouth Gulf: a global hotspot for sea snakes
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
A new study of a remote region in Western Australia has shown it to be alive with sea snakes – including unique and endangered species.

Fussy fish can have their coral and eat it too
Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Being a fussy eater is a problem for reef fish that seek refuge from climate change on deeper reefs. But scientists discovered the coral that these fussy fish eat can support them.

World-first tool to assess climate risks in World Heritage areas
Wed, 3 Jul 2019
James Cook University researchers have developed a tool to rapidly assess climate risks to World Heritage properties as more of the planet faces threats from climate change.

Volunteers wanted to spot stray marine creatures
Wed, 26 Jun 2019
James Cook University scientists are recruiting people to train to log sightings of misplaced sea creatures after receiving new funding.

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