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Scientists’ sobering search for places coral might survive
Thu, 27 Jun 2024
By 2080, scientists believe coral bleaching is likely to start in spring, rather than summer, with a high risk of year-round bleaching for some reefs almost inevitable and this, is regardless of any action taken to mitigate climate change.

JCU project to help safeguard prawn industry
Wed, 26 Jun 2024
An innovative water sampling method projected to slash biosecurity costs and protect Australia’s $220 million prawn farm industry from pathogens will be put to the test by James Cook University researchers.

Glow in the dark rats tested
Tue, 18 Jun 2024
In a world-first experiment, JCU researchers have been using the pelts of dead rats to test if the glow-in-the-dark fur of mammals is being used for secret nocturnal communication.

Students thrive on Sea Country
Wed, 12 Jun 2024
A long-running James Cook University program is continuing to inspire the next generation of First Nations marine scientists with almost 70 north Queensland high school students graduating from the program.

Researchers uncover secrets of the golden barra
Tue, 11 Jun 2024
James Cook University researchers and Mainstream Aquaculture are a step closer to unlocking the mysteries of gold and platinum barramundi after identifying what gives the species their unique looks.

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