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Albany wave energy project to help Australia become world leader in renewables
Centre for Offshore Foundation SystemsEngineeringEnvironmentGlobal EngagementIndustryInnovationNature and ScienceOceans InstituteRegional rural and remoteResearch categoryClean energy transition and sustainable resourcesResilient environment and climate changeThe Albany CentreHome PageInternational relationsOur-communityPartnershipsResearchScience and EnvironmentQuick News25 November 2024Girt by sea, Australia is uniquely well-placed to decarbonise the economy by leading offshore renewable energy generation, including wave energy.
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Call for deep dive into Indian Ocean's ecosystems
Media statementsEnvironmentNature and ScienceOceans InstituteResearch categoryResilient environment and climate changeSchool of Biological SciencesHome PageResearchScience and Environment26 November 2024A review by marine biologists from The University of Western Australia has identified a need to prioritise future research of the Indian Ocean’s diverse deep-sea ecosystems.
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Humpback whale nursery hotspot detected
Media statementsAlbany CentreEnvironmentNature and ScienceOceans InstituteOur WomenResearch categorySchool of Biological SciencesThe Albany CentreCorporateHomeHome PageResearchScience and Environment22 November 2024Marine biologists from The University of Western Australia have recommended protection measures for a humpback whale nursery ground in the Exmouth Gulf in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
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