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Albany takes lead in renewable innovation with wave energy converter launch
Media statementsAlbany CentreEnvironmentEnvironmental EngineeringIndustryInnovationOceans InstituteResearch categoryRegional rural and remoteThe Albany CentreCorporateHomeHome PageEngineering and TechnologyOur-communityResearchScience and Environment03 September 2024UWA’s Marine Energy Research Australia will today unveil a world-first initiative to showcase Albany’s wave energy resources and research expertise, positioning the Great Southern region as a leader in renewable energy innovation.
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Grant to help map biodiversity of deep-sea marine parks
EnvironmentNature and ScienceOceans InstituteResearch categorySchool of Biological SciencesHome PageAwards and AchievementsResearchScience and Environment09 September 2024Research into the biodiversity of WA’s deep-sea marine parks has been boosted by funding with The University of Western Australia’s Dr Paige Maroni receiving an award as part of the Federal Government’s National Taxonomy Research Grant Program.
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New marine species found 'hidden' in plain sight
Media statementsEnvironmentOceans InstituteResearch categorySchool of Biological SciencesHome PageResearchScience and Environment02 September 2024An international team of researchers delved into museum collections and discovered new species of sponge-associated zoantharian, a small colonial organism similar to anemones.
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