Dolphins Rescue Stranded Whale in WA Estuary

A juvenile southern right whale, measuring 10.6 metres, successfully returned to the open ocean after spending over two weeks stranded in the Peel-Harvey Estuary. According to Geographe Marine Research director Rodney Peterson, the whale navigated out of the shallow waterway on a high tide, assisted by a pod of coastal dolphins that appeared to guide … Read more

Ningaloo Reef Shows Signs of Recovery With New Coral Growth

Researchers at the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) have confirmed that baby corals at Ningaloo Reef survived the impact of Cyclone Narelle, marking a resilient step toward recovery for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The trial, which involved seeding damaged sections of the reef with lab-grown planula, remained intact despite the high-energy storm surge … Read more