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Whale sharks shed DNA to leave genetic trail
Home PageFeaturedScience and EnvironmentResearch22 June 2021Whale sharks are shedding their DNA into the seawater and leaving a trail of genetic clues in their wake. - Latest News
Undersea features provide best protection targets for oceanic sharks
Media statementsHome PageScience and Environment30 June 2021Underwater footage of sea life from one of the world’s most remote marine parks has shown protected areas must include a range of ocean features to maximise marine biodiversity protection. - Latest News
Marine reserve study offers insights to protect ocean life
School of Biological SciencesMedia statementsHome PageFeaturedScience and EnvironmentResearch26 May 2021Researchers from UWA and 14 other institutions have undertaken the largest assessment of marine reserves in Australia. - Latest News
Surf’s ripe to determine the value of WA’s waves
Media statementsFeaturedHome PageScience and Environment14 May 2021For the first time, the World Surf League will hold one of its championship events at Rottnest Island. - Latest News
Time's running out to save coral reefs
Grand challengesMedia statementsOceans InstituteOceans Graduate SchoolHome PageTopic PageScience and EnvironmentResearch10 May 2021New research shows there is still a window of opportunity to save the world’s coral reefs – but time is running out.
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UWA Oceans Institute
The Oceans Institute nurtures an ecosystem of cross-disciplinary researchers and educators to serve the needs of the ocean community of Western Australia, the Indian Ocean and the world.
We are committed to supporting the scholarship of our blue planet for a better tomorrow.
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We pay our respects to the past and present Traditional Owners of the land on which our experts reside, the Whadjuk Nyoongar people of Western Australia, and to all the native peoples of the lands and seas on which our researchers work.