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From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jun-18
Robot submarine uncovers deep-water secrets of Australia's biggest protected marine zone
A "fish army" of scientists on social media helps to identify rarely seen marine life - some of which may be new to science - as the submarine beams back pictures from the Coral Sea floor.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Di (amina046)
Jun-19
Stunningly intact giant squid washes ashore in South Africa | Live Science
A giant squid found on a South African beach measured more than 13 feet long.
Read more from www.livescience.comFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jun-20
Humpback migration looking strong, veteran whale counter says
Leigh Mansfield spends eight to 10 hours a day counting whales as they head north during winter. He says it's a job he never tires of - and that this year's humpback migration is looking very healthy indeed.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jun-29
I have to subscribe to Chunk's YouTube page!
A sneaky pest was raiding Jeff's vegetable garden. The culprit changed his view of the world
Jeff Permar set up a camera to catch the pest that was eating his vege garden. What he discovered changed how he viewed the world.
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From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jun-30
Sorry to follow it up with this. I usually avoid sad stories about animals, but this one hits home.
Koalas face extinction in NSW within 30 years, report warns
Koalas could be extinct across New South Wales within 30 years unless urgent action is taken, according a report by a parliamentary committee
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jun-30
But meanwhile...
WA orca populations could extend beyond deep-sea hotspot, researchers say
Marine scientists release new findings into why killer whales are drawn to deep-sea canyons off WA's south coast.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jul-2
Scientists tracked eagles Eva and Ethel for two years, then they watched them meet
Researchers share their delight after two wedge-tailed eagles they are tracking with GPS meet in a chance encounter. Rather than fight, as is sometimes the case, the two females seem to have enjoyed each other's company.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
Jul-9
200kg fur seal found with large hook through its muzzle
A large male fur seal found with a hook from a fishing gaff through its muzzle wasn't too bothered by its ordeal, quickly swimming away after the hook was removed by a biologist. WARNING: Contains a graphic image.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Di (amina046)
Jul-9
This Ancient Sea Creature Builds Its Body With a Whisper, not a Scream
Unlike vertebrate embryo cells, which signal to each other over long distances, sea squirt embryo cells talk only to those they're closest to.
Read more from www.nytimes.com