Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Project 1.6 Information sheet
Sep 14, 2023
Pilots, props and pups: cracking the code of Australian sea lions
Mar 14, 2026
The Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ETNTAC) and the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) have been conducting collaborative surveys at the islands since 2024. They’re laying the foundation for ongoing monitoring by aligning their survey methods and timing with the conditions at each island colony. The monitoring will support new population estimates, which have not been…
5.15
Mar 14, 2026
New projects to advance harmful algal bloom monitoring, ecological understanding and national preparedness
Mar 14, 2026
The HAB has been unprecedented in its scale, longevity and impact, causing massive disruption to the marine ecosystem, coastal communities and the economy. Toxic Karenia dinoflagellates have caused species deaths at all trophic (feeding) levels of the marine food web, from primary producers to top predators. The risk of HABs is increasing due to climate-induced…
5.14
Mar 8, 2026
5.13
Mar 14, 2026