By the year 2100, rising carbon dioxide levels are expected to alter ocean chemistry so…
Browsing: Australian Institute of Marine Science
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a leading government research organization focused on tropical marine science and sustainable management of marine environments. Established in 1972 and headquartered in Townsville, Queensland, AIMS conducts research on coral reef ecosystems, their biodiversity, and the impacts of climate change and human activities. The institute plays a crucial role in monitoring the health of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and other marine areas, developing technologies and methods to rehabilitate damaged marine ecosystems, and advising on marine resource management. AIMS’ research facilities also include field stations on the Great Barrier Reef and in Western Australia, enabling direct access to diverse marine environments for extensive scientific study.
This year the northern and central Great Barrier Reef have recorded their highest amount of…
Marine biologists have discovered that whale sharks consume plants, making the famous species the largest…
Reef fish, such as emperors, tropical snappers, and rockcods, help keep numbers of coral-eating crown-of-thorns…
Research finds current models underestimate the impact of hurricanes and typhoons on coral reef communities.…
The radioactive legacy of the arms race reveals true age of the world’s largest fish.…
Researchers find familiar species pave the way for coral regrowth. In contrast to most other…