Marine megafauna

Oct 183 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...

Aug 153 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...

Sep 27, 20234 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,...

Jul 6, 20232 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...

Apr 1, 20221 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...

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