UWA Oceans Institute

Marine scientists are using portable ship-borne aquaria in the search for heat-resistant corals that could survive warming ocean temperatures caused by climate change. Dr Luke Thomas from The University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is among the researchers involved in the ground-breaking work, which involves using a specially-designed experimental aquarium.

Archaeologists at The University of Western Australia are part of a national team of researchers that has been able to more accurately date a significant number of the Kimberley’s most remarkable ancient rock art to more than 10,000 years ago.

A new study by an international team of scientists including researchers from The University of Western Australia, Universidade Federal de Sergipe in Brazil and the University of British Columbia has revealed an increase in the fishing of threatened sharks and rays.