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Dolphin social network good for calves

Female dolphins that "hang-out" with other mums are themselves more successful as mothers according to an international team of behavioural scientists.

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Diving deep into dolphin research at Shark Bay

Interesting things have been happening beneath the waves in Shark Bay..

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Shrapnel, shells and pearling subs- The history of Onslow part 2

Deep, dark and mysterious - Onslow' history is as rich as the sea life along the Ashburton Coast.

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Impact of ocean temperature spike investigated

A record marine heatwave being experienced along the West Australian coastline will be investigated by a team of researchers from across the nation next month.

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Impact of ocean temperature spike investigated

A record marine heatwave being experienced along the West Australian coastline will be investigated by a team of researchers from across the nation next month.

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Seagrass meadows promoted as carbon sink

A new study has revealed how seagrass meadows off Western Australia's coast could help mitigate climate change.

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Sea turtles make their home at Ningaloo

An environmental research team says it has discovered that the Ningaloo Reef is home to the world's third largest Loggerhead sea turtle population.

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Shark Bay stromatolites under threat from runoff

The future of the World Heritage listed stromatolites in Western Australia is under threat from climate change.

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Chinese medicine threatens Ningaloo manta rays

Manta rays in a WA marine park are threatened by the growing demand for their gill rakers for use in Chinese medicine, according to a new report.

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Scientific device is still missing

A special scientific research device has been lost off the Exmouth coast and the owner would like it back.

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EPA details impact of Anketell Point port

The Environmental Protection Authority says there will be unavoidable impacts on marine habitats if a deep water port near Karratha goes ahead.

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People asked to spot Antarctic blue whales

Antarctic scientists are asking the public to help them count blue whales in the Southern Ocean.

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Coral spawning to turn waters pink in North West

Sections of the North West coast will turn a shade of pink this week as the annual coral spawning begins.

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Saving the whale sharks one dive at a time

Whaleshark tourists are no longer just observers at Ningaloo Reef, now anyone can don a lab coat and become a marine biologist for a day.

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Giant turnout for Exmouth's Whale shark season

The biggest whale shark season ever has come to an end and tour operators couldn't be happier.

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Pennie creates jewellery from marine debris

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Tracking Australia's bloomin' jellyfish problem

Deadly jellyfish are likely to become more toxic according to scientists at the CSIRO. A new research program aims to map problems caused by Australia's jellyfish.

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Dr Molony says Fisheries is working to reduce dolphin bycatch

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Simon says methods to prevent dolphin catch are ineffective

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Endangered loggerhead turtles being found 1,200km from home rescued then...

Two young loggerhead turtles have been released back into the ocean at Coral Bay after they were found fighting for their lives on a beach 1,200 kilometres away.

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