Latest coastal ecosystems News

Knowledge brokers help shape food futures in a changing Pacific
New wave of research projects for coastal Aotearoa
Seaweeds are not plants – and six other surprising facts about aquatic flora
Dedication ceremony for Umpila Indigenous Protected Area in Cape York
Green Climate Fund approves $52.5 million for restoring Fiji’s forest landscape to support food security and livelihoods
Flooding rains, ocean gains: how a huge Murray flood gave the sea a feast
Flooding rains, ocean gains: how a huge Murray flood gave the sea a feast
Panboola Wetland Rehabilitation boosts resilience of Pambula River Estuary
Large-Scale eDNA Survey Reveals “Hidden” Factors that Affect Regional Fish Communities
Why the race to save these cherished penguins just became more urgent
Using vessel movements to forecast invasive seaweed spread
Council, primary school ‘Kermit’ to expanding frog habitat
Feedback sought on Auckland and Coromandel shellfish-gathering
How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy
Restoring Sydney’s Lost Underwater Forests
The laws have changed; why is bulldozing on farmland still happening? 
Community Takes Action Against Coastal Erosion
Global study identifies urgent blue carbon priorities in the fight against climate change
Collaborative research for a safe and healthy coastal environment
Innovation increasing incomes amid coastal farming challenges
Australia claims it is ‘on track’ to save nature. We disagree
Seabird conservation starts upstream, scientists say
Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems
Strengthening Cairns Esplanade Foreshore
New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean life
Study Reveals Impact Of Darkwaves On Marine Ecosystems
Thermal drones can track dolphin health without having to touch or disturb them
Community invited to explore, learn and protect the coastline this summer
Strengthening coastal ecosystems through community weed biocontrol action
Indigenous and local action brings back nature: UN recognizes three World Restoration Flagships
Cairns Airport mangrove study sets new standard for Indigenous-led research on country
Assessing Australia’s Carbon Budget
Senate report recommends huge investment in environmental restoration, voluntary buy-back scheme for fishing licences, and a new disaster declaration and framework for climate events
Driver Of Sargassum Blooms In Atlantic Ocean
NQBP And JCU Launch $7.5 Million Reef Partnership
Citizen Scientists Called On To Spot Underwater Flowers To Help Restore Seagrass Meadows
HKUST Team Develops AI-powered Tool for Accurate Prediction of Coastal Oceans’ Health
$41 million funding success for Otago scientists
New Monash study shows seaweed on sandy coastlines contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
Citizen scientists and holidaymakers key to restoring confidence in SA’s algal bloom-hit coastline
‘The discovery of the decade’: Researchers have found the culprit behind sea star wasting disease
Big ideas, bold voices: Southern Cross academics join Byron Writers Festival line-up
Coastal wetlands climate change research shortlisted for Eureka Prize
Nature Stewards Returns To Geelong For Spring 2025
Wetland restoration is seen as sunk cost – but new research shows why it should be considered an investment
Statue Unveiled in Mexico Honours Surfers Callum and Jake Robinson and Carter Rhoad
Grants Help Care For Marine And Coastal Environments
One Year On: Remembering Jake and Callum Robinson, and the movement they inspired