Top 3 Unusual Sightings of the Year
The warty prowfish, sooty grunter and moorish idol all made it on the list (and not because of their unusual names!). Check out the Top 3 sightings submitted to Redmap in each state.
Explained: climate change and SA seas
Ever wondered how South Australian seas may be impacted by climate change? Here's an excellent fact sheet that quickly and clearly explains how climate change may impact South Australian seas and marine species.
Warmer waters lure fish south
As ocean temperatures rise off Western Australia, sub-tropical fish are swimming south and many are staying there, writes ABC news. Read the interview with research scientist and Redmap WA coordinator Dr Gary Jackson here.
Sea corals improve bone grafts!
Another reason to protect our oceans: they may help us medically! Science Daily writes: sea coral could soon be used more extensively in bone grafting procedures thanks to new research that has refined the material's properties and made it more compatible with natural bone. Read the full article here.
A silent storm
Global warming is causing a silent storm in the oceans by acidifying waters at a record rate, threatening marine life from coral reefs to fish stocks, writes The Sydney Morning Herald. Read the full article here.
SA's giant cuttlefish need your help!
Over the past decade, the giant Australian cuttlefish (Sepia apama) have declined in numbers off the coast of South Australia, dropping by an estimated 90 per cent! Researchers aren’t sure why. We need your help to track and record any sightings of the world's largest cuttlefish. Read the full article in ECOS Magazine here.
Marine plants fight climate change
It's not all doom and gloom in the oceans! New research shows seagrass, mangroves and salt-marsh ecosystems can adapt to and help mitigate climate change impacts. Defences include being major CO2 sinks, dissipating waves and reducing coastal erosion, according to the University of WA. Read more.
Report anything fishy on the new Redmap App!
Redmap has launched a free phone application to complement our website!
Top dive spots in SA
South Australian scuba divers are spoilt for choice, says veteran diver Steve Reynolds. He talks about his top SA dive spots and the marine life he’s spotted since taking his first plunge 35 years ago.
