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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...
Marine megafauna
Oct 18, 2024
3 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...
Marine megafauna
Aug 15, 2024
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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,...
Marine megafauna
Sep 27, 2023
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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...
Marine megafauna
Jul 6, 2023
2 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...
Marine megafauna
Apr 1, 2022
1 min read
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