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Monthly Archives: September 2012
New Paper: Does the behaviour of a reef shark change as the water temperature changes?
A new paper titled ‘Heat-seeking sharks: support for behavioural thermoregulation in reef sharks‘ investigates shark behaviour and movement patterns in relation to thermoregulation and water temperature. The paper suggests that reef shark movements are influenced by water temperature and provides support for behavioural thermoregulation theories. This data is important for predicting how sharks might be […]
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EI member wins Future Fellowship
Environment Institute member Assoc. prof. Ivan Nagelkerken was recently announced as a winner of a Future Fellowship for funding commencing in 2012 by the Australian Research Council. Ivan’s project title is ‘Ocean acidification and rising sea temperature: What happens to the fish?’ Congratulations are also awarded to the other 8 successful applicants from the University […]
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Landcare Week 2012
Landcare Week: 3rd – 9th September 2012 From the farm to the city, landcare is for everyone. Landcare connects community groups, farmers, government, business and industry, scientists, researchers, schools and youth groups to work together to protect our land and coast for future generations. Landcare farmers are managing environmental conservation projects on their properties whilst […]
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WRC Water Wednesday – Optimisation of Urban Water Supply Systems: A Pipe Dream?
The Water Research Centre are proud to present the final Water Wednesday for the year, ‘Optimisation of Urban Water Supply Systems: A Pipe Dream?‘, on Wednesday 19th of September 2012. This seminar draws together three international experts who will talk about recent developments in the optimisation of urban water supply systems and prospects for further […]
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