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Friday 19 June 2026
New discoveries from the depths of Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories marine parks are expanding scientific understanding of life far beneath the surface, including ancient shark remains and species previously unknown to science.
New discoveries from the depths of Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories marine parks are expanding scientific understanding of life far beneath the surface, including ancient shark remains and species previously unknown to science.
Expedition voyage underway in the Coral Sea Marine Park
Monday 18 May 2026
Vital scientific and conservation work is underway in one of Australia’s most remote and pristine marine environments, with Parks Australia leading a collaborative expedition to the Coral Sea Marine Park.
Vital scientific and conservation work is underway in one of Australia’s most remote and pristine marine environments, with Parks Australia leading a collaborative expedition to the Coral Sea Marine Park.
Tasmania’s amazing deep-reef creatures feature in new research videos
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Research into some of the fascinating deep-reef species found in the marine parks off Tasmania has been showcased in 2 short documentaries produced by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and Parks Australia.
Research into some of the fascinating deep-reef species found in the marine parks off Tasmania has been showcased in 2 short documentaries produced by the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and Parks Australia.
Coral Sea Marine Park islands protected
Thursday 12 March 2026
Parks Australia has increased protections for 4 remote islands in the Coral Sea Marine Park to safeguard and restore their vulnerable ecosystems.
Parks Australia has increased protections for 4 remote islands in the Coral Sea Marine Park to safeguard and restore their vulnerable ecosystems.
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