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Student work experience: My week with the Marine Megafauna team
In this blog, work experience student Alessa shares highlights from a week spent with the JCU TropWATER Marine Megafauna team.
emmarehn5
Nov 24, 20254 min read
TropWATER leads new assessment of global dugong populations
JCU TropWATER researchers have led the most comprehensive look at the world’s dugong populations in over 20 years – revealing where more work is urgently needed.
emmarehn5
Oct 17, 20252 min read
A snapshot of TropWATER’s dugong research for World Dugong Day
JCU TropWATER researchers have studied dugong populations for decades, and our marine megafauna team continues to lead cutting edge...
emmarehn5
May 31, 20253 min read
Scientists dissect dugong poo for DNA clues
James Cook University TropWATER scientists are unlocking vital clues about the diets of globally endangered dugongs by studying the DNA...
Tropwater JCU
Oct 18, 20243 min read
Dugong survey reveals thriving population in far north Queensland
A new report from James Cook University’s TropWATER reveals a thriving dugong population in far northern Queensland, stretching from...
emmarehn5
Aug 15, 20243 min read
Long-term decline in GBR dugong populations confirmed
A new report from James Cook University (JCU) TropWATER reveals a long-term decline in dugong populations along the Great Barrier Reef,...
Tropwater JCU
Sep 27, 20234 min read
A gateway to understanding manta rays in the central Great Barrier Reef
James Cook University scientists are studying a previously unknown manta ray aggregation at Holbourne Island – capturing photographs of...
Tropwater JCU
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Studying dugongs from the sky
Drones could fast-track how scientists collect data on one of the most elusive marine mammals in the Great Barrier Reef. Dr. Chris...
Tropwater JCU
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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