Black rockcod holding on in 'no take' zones
Although the black rockcod has been protected since 1983, a repeat survey has recorded broadscale population declines. More active management may be needed to assist their recovery
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Journal article – Project 2.6
Animal-borne video highlights diverse prey capture tactics and habitat use in the Australian sea lion
Angelakis A, Lowther AD, Page B, Connell SD and Goldsworthy S (2025) Animal-borne video highlights diverse prey capture tactics and habitat use in the Australian sea lion. Animal Behaviour. Vol 222, April 2025, 123108.
Other – Project 3.3 – Project 3.15 – Project 3.21 – Project 4.7 – Project 4.8 – Project 4.9
Marine and Coastal Hub offshore wind farm environmental research update, June 2025
Marine and Coastal Hub offshore wind farm environmental research update, June 2025 (2025) National Environmental Science Program Marine and Coastal Hub.
Other – Project 3.14
Assessing changes in threatened Black rockcod abundance and length over the past 15 Years (poster)
Harasti D and Malcolm H (2024) Assessing changes in threatened Black rockcod Epinephelus daemelii abundance and length over the past 15 years. Fisheries Research - NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.