Detailed satellite mapping of the world's reefs has revealed there is more coral reef area across the globe than previously thought - information that's aiding conservation efforts of these environments. The post From the sky to the sea: using satell...
Bushfires broke out yesterday in western Victoria during a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Although authorities have reported the situation is easing, emergency services continue to fight blazes in the Grampians National Park arou...
The good news: 25 Australian birds are now at less risk of extinction. The bad news: 29 are gone and four more might be. The post Building a future for our birds: what we are doing right, and wrong appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A manufactured lake at the site of the famous Woodford Folk Festival, north-west of Brisbane, is the perfect environment for some rather odd native fish. The post Swimming with a ‘living fossil’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
In an alliance between Australian marine ecologists and industrial designers, science and art meet to restore ecological function at some of the world’s most altered coastal landscapes. The post New spaces for ocean life appeared first on Australian...
A sold-out theatre at Sydney’s Cremorne Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace hosted Tom Robinson and Dr Richard Barnes last week for one of Australian Geographic Society's Showcase Roadshow events. The post Australian Geographic Society Roadshow: Solo acros...
Falling populations of Tassie devils – the Apple Isle’s apex predator – are affecting the evolution of spotted-tailed quolls, according to a new study. The post Declining devils force quoll evolution appeared first on Australian Geographic.
You don’t have to go deep into the remote wilderness for epic outdoor fun in British Columbia, as Justin Walker discovers. The post One small step: Adventure is just outside your door in British Columbia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The Australian Geographic Awards for Nature is the Society’s brand-new flagship conservation funding program. The post Introducing the Australian Geographic Awards for Nature appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A bizarre large-fanged, air-breathing, lobe-finned fish that once swam in the rivers of central Australia has been described by Adelaide researchers. The post New life for ancient predatory fish from the Red Centre appeared first on Australian Geogra...