The official launch of Redmap Victoria in October sparked the interest of local fishers, divers and scientists. So what's been spotted by Redmap members that could be deemed 'unusual' to certain parts of the Victorian coast?
Want to know more about sustainable fishing practices in Victoria? Check out your local Fishcare website and Facebook page for talks, events, photos and fishing tips!
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.
Redmap Victoria was launched at Museum Victoria!
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.
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.
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.
Redmap has launched a free phone application to complement our website!
Logging an unusual marine sighting is about to get easier! Redmap launches its new phone app at the Under the Sea Film Festival at Avoca Beach in NSW. Check out the pics of the new app.
