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The MAHB Fall 2016 Newsletter asks, "What isn't being talked about?"

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What isn’t being talked about? This issue of the MAHB Newsletter digs into topics too often missing from public discourse, with…

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VOA-Asia correspondent Steve Herman speaks with Marine ecologist Associate Preofessor Ivan Nagelkerken about his research into the impacts of carbon dioxide levels and warming temperatures on our ocean’s food…[Read more]

November 24, 2015 | In the World Economic Forum’s recently released 2015 global risk assessment, the threat identified as having the greatest potential impact was “water crises”.
As our population grows and climate changes, the effective management of water resources will become increasingly critical; not just for the survival of communities and i…[Read more]

August 12, 2015 | A world-first underwater study of fish in their natural environment by University of Adelaide marine ecologists has shown how predicted ocean acidification from climate change will devastate temperate marine habitats and…[Read more]

July 27, 2015 | New research has revealed abrupt warming, that closely resembles the rapid man-made warming occurring today, has repeatedly played a key role in mass extinction events of large animals, the megafauna, in Earth’s past.

http://blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/2015/07/27/media-release-mammoths-killed-by-abrupt-climate-change/

July 16, 2015 | The University of Adelaide’s Faculty of Sciences is hosting Professor Tim Flannery, Chief Councillor of the Climate Council, renowned climate scientist, author and commentator, to launch the University College London’s report ‘Climate Crisis: Emergency Actions to Protect Human Health’ and deliver a keynote address…[Read more]

July 2, 2015 | In a special feature in The Advertiser entitled ‘The fight to bring animals back from the brink,’ four University of Adelaide scientists explain their role in the battle against extinction of our native animals. From sea snakes to native quolls to the Tasmanian devil, these scientists are on the cas…[Read more]

June 30, 2015 | The Spencer Gulf Ecosystem & Development Initiative (SGEDI) is reducing costs, aiding development and answering environmental challenges for one of South Australia’s leading economic development zones. The SGEDI Science Update and Outcomes May 2015 is now available as an e…[Read more]

June 18, 2015 | Ben Heard, Doctoral Candidate at the University of Adelaide recently spoke at a briefing session at the Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE). The session debated the pros and cons and policy around the peaceful use of nuclear power by…[Read more]

June 15, 2015 | South Australia cannot complete its move to clean energy through a continued focus on wind energy. This is the conclusion of the most comprehensive review to date of renewable energy in the state, conducted by researchers in the University of Adelaide’s Environment I…[Read more]

May 26, 2015 | Professor Bronwyn Gillanders from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was interviewed by Sarah Martin on Radio Adelaide’s The Sound of Science program about her thoughts on protecting the ecology of the Spencer Gulf.

http://blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/2015/05/26/podcast-protecting-the-ecology-of-the-spencer-gulf/

May 25, 2015 | (Podcast) Monotremes: animals of biological fascination

Professor Grutzner recently shared his enthusiasm and vast knowledge about monotremes in an interview with Sarah Martin from Radio Adelaide.

http://blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/2015/05/25/podcast-monotremes-animals-of-biological-fascination/

May 21, 2015 | Women’s Research Excellence Award

Dr Laura Weyrich from the Environment Institute’s Australian Centre of Ancient DNA (ACAD), was one of twelve outstanding University of Adelaide women researchers recognised in the University’s inaugural Women’s Research Excellence Award…[Read more]

May 20, 2015 | Podcast: The future of ancient DNA

The Australian Centre of Ancient DNA at the University of Adelaide use preserved genetic records recovered from ancient materials such as human and animal bones and teeth, plant remains and sediments to understand evolution and environmental changes through…[Read more]

May 19, 2015 | Conserving the seascape nursery

Associate Professor Ivan Nagelkerken from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was one of four researchers involved in an article entitled ‘The seascape nursery: a novel spatial approach to identify and manage nurseries for coastal marine fauna,’ published in Fish & Fishe…[Read more]

May 14, 2015 | eScience: Losing oyster reefs to history

In the May 2015 eScience magazine, PhD student Heidi Alleway and her supervisor Professor Sean Connell highlight the importance of oyster reefs in maintaining a healthy marine environment.

http://blogs.adelaide.edu.au/environment/2015/05/14/escience-losing-oyster-reefs-to-history/