Conservation
How whales struggle to navigate in a sea of noise pollution
University of Melbourne modelling shows that as ocean noise from human activities surges, whales will find it increasingly harder to successfully migrate
Understanding how fire shapes plants will help protect them
A new approach that predicts how plants respond to fire will help protect thousands of species from biodiversity loss, say University of Melbourne experts.
Victoria’s new habitat law fails to protect a tiny endangered species
An endangered wingless stonefly in Australia is facing extinction after a government decision went against scientific advice say University of Melbourne experts
Reptiles are helping us better understand threats to Australia’s biodiversity
A University of Melbourne study shows Australian reptiles change their preference for burnt habitat depending on whether they live near native forest or pasture
A biobank freezes Australian species for the future
By freezing the cells of living animals, University of Melbourne researchers and museums are working together to safeguard Australia’s wildlife.
Restoring coral reefs by hedging our bets
Coral reef restoration needs corals with traits that, combined, underpin resilience, persistence, and ecosystem services, says a University of Melbourne expert
For coral, teamwork makes the dream work
A University of Melbourne discovery of clusters of two types of bacteria in the tentacles of corals is shedding light on their role in coral reef health
Captive breeding to prevent extinction
New University of Melbourne research into the embryo health of captive bred Southern Corroboree frogs may help their survival and guide conservation efforts.
Conserving the world’s oldest processional dragon
The University of Melbourne's Grimwade Conservation Services have been conserving Loong 龍, the oldest intact Imperial processional dragon in the world.
Using genetics to conserve wildlife
Targeted Genetic Intervention may provide the opportunity to conserve species by altering their genetics to help them adapt, says University of Melbourne expert