University of Queensland surveys reveal the peak of the southern migration of humpback whales down the east Australian coast is now weeks earlier than it was 21 years ago, and a warming Southern Ocean may be the reason.
Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at risk populations, University of Queensland research has found.
Ahead of this week’s crucial United Nations ocean conference, federal Environment Minister Murray Watt promised that by 2030, 30% of Australian waters would be “highly protected”.
In a groundbreaking commitment to the health of Queensland’s iconic Moreton Bay, The Goodman Foundation has generously donated $1 million to support a University of Queensland Healthy Moreton Bay Research Chair.
University of Queensland-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia’s east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Healthy Moreton Bay Initiative at UQ is about local as well as global impact. Through it, best practice in coastal ecosystem conservation will evolve in new and innovative ways.
Help us celebrate our 57th anniversary on Saturday 30 November 2019 by meeting the scientists and learning about the work being done at Moreton Bay Research Station.
A groundbreaking agreement has been signed by The University of Queensland and Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) to undertake joint research and development projects.
Research has revealed some large whale populations have defied over-exploitation and near-extinction to reach ‘peak’ abundance – or will do so early in the next decade.
The University of Queensland is helping to establish a foundation aimed at preserving Moreton Bay’s unique biodiversity, cultural heritage and aesthetic beauty.
