Marine life
Great Barrier Reef bleaching turns up heat in key Coalition seat
The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win the Leichardt electorate.
- Mike Foley
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- Opinion
- Opinion
Our love of the ocean runs deep, but yet, we’re in troubled waters
Images of a baby colossal squid this week reminds us that the deep sea is an almost inexhaustible source of awe.
- Julia Baird
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- How To Poison a Planet
State must crack down on Chevron’s toxic soil use in WA, say advocates
The US oil and gas giant is “privileged” to operate its export plant in a biodiversity haven off the WA coast. But the pollution of the site has become a concern.
- Emma Young
‘Underwater bushfire’: Half of WA coastline enduring reef-threatening marine heatwave
“We really need to grasp the fact that the greatest economic opportunity for business and the necessity for science is to stop building fossil fuels,” Andrew Forrest said.
- Poppy Johnston
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- Taronga Zoo
Endangered Australian sea lion pup makes splash in first public appearance
The nine-week-old pup required gentle maternal encouragement before diving into the water at Taronga Zoo.
- Daniel Lo Surdo
- Analysis
- Great Barrier Reef
The scientists working to keep the ‘lights’ on at the Great Barrier Reef
Mass coral mortality is the worst it has ever been. Some experts say neither side of politics is prepared to reckon with reality.
- Angus Dalton
This is the heartbeat of efforts to save a global icon. Is it too late?
A new generation of scientists are refusing to give up on the Great Barrier Reef.
- Angus Dalton and Janie Barrett
Albanese stares down his own MPs over fishy captain’s call
The prime minister has again overruled Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and faced opposition from his own party over his plan to protect Tasmania’s farmed-salmon industry.
- Mike Foley and Paul Sakkal
Mass fish kill chokes waterways in Byron region
The rivers of the NSW North Coast are clogged with thousands of suffocating fish, prawns, eels, and crabs.
- Angus Dalton
- Opinion
- Farming
Planning tonight’s dinner? Don’t eat Atlantic salmon before reading this
Some people are under the illusion that farmed salmon is a sustainable industry. But if you’re feeling hungry, read this first.
- Peter Singer
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