Tiny marine algae can evolve fast enough to cope with climate change in a sign that some ocean life may be more resilient than thought to rising temperatures and acidification, a study showed - writes the Sydney Morning Herald. Read the full story here.
Beachgoers on the west coast of the US have noticed an influx of a mysterious blue sea creature, Velella (also known as sea raft), writes The West Australian. Read the full article about these mass strandings associated with warm-water events.
SCIENTISTS fear it is only a matter of time before deadly irukandji and box jellyfish move from northern Australia to invade Sydney Harbour as a result of climate change warming Australia’s east coast current. Read the full story here.
Newly arrived species mow down vegetation and upend local communities, writes National Geographic. Read the full article here.
This edition covers some quirky fish facts, reveals the winners of the Redmap video competition, a news story with Redmap founder Dr Gretta Pecl and other marine news! Read the July newsletter here.
Plant-eating tropical fish species are causing serious damage to algae and kelp forests in sub-tropical and temperate regions around the world, an international team of experts warn - writes ABC Science. Read the full story about the University of NSW study here.
The NSW Research Angler Program enables recreational fishers to be involved in assessment and monitoring of their favourite species by donating the frames (skeletons) from fish they catch. The program is currently underway with one of NSW's most iconic recreational species, the mighty Mulloway. Check out the latest newsletter with results to date here.
Here are some facts about marine life you never even knew you wanted to know!
NSW fishers: can you ID the fish shown here? FISHO writer Mark Williams was out in his Hobie fishing for flathead on Lake Macquarie when he caught an unusual fish he hadn't seen before, writes Fishing World.
And the winners of the 2014 Redmap video competition are.....
