What’s all the fuss about PFAS? And how did these manufactured menaces – known as ‘forever chemicals’ – manage to infiltrate global water sources so extensively before anyone realised? The post PFAS: The forever chemical reality appeared first on Aus...
This English-born marine scientist has stepped up to become a leader in the fight to safeguard the world’s reefs. The post Ocean warrior appeared first on Australian Geographic.
As I was coming up the rickety steps of the Zanci Homestead dugout in Mungo National Park several years ago, something slapped me in the face and squeaked. My head snapped up to see, 10cm from my face, a welcome swallow defending its nest site. I was...
Stay safe and paddle smart with these essential tips to help you prepare, protect, and make the most of your precious time out on the water. The post Paddle Pulse: Essential paddling safety tips appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Before species go extinct, their populations often shrink and become isolated. Healthy populations tend to have a large gene pool with many genetic variants circulating. But the path to extinction erodes genetic diversity, because a species’ gene poo...
Sheree Marris' impressive career and passion for marine wildlife made her the natural choice to write and photograph our feature article about octopus brains. The post Notes from the field: At home underwater appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A formidable native bird of prey that eats cockatoos for breakfast has been sighted in Central Australia for the first time in three decades. The post Return of the red goshawk appeared first on Australian Geographic.
In the heart of Barossa Valley’s wine-producing region lies this picturesque town. The post A complete guide to Angaston, SA appeared first on Australian Geographic.
26 January 1788: A convict settlement is establish at Sydney Cove. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Colonisation begins appeared first on Australian Geographic.
As a deadly bird flu continues to wreak havoc across the globe, Australia has so far remained the only continent free of the disease. But experts warn it’s only a matter of time before the lethal virus that causes the disease arrives on our shores. T...