Uncategorized Settler diaries open window into Queensland’s past May 16, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Settler diaries open window into Queensland’s past Using historical accounts to to measure the environmental cost of agriculture
Our people, Uncategorized Recognising Mums in science May 6, 2016May 12, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Recognising Mums in science This mothers day, let's remember some of our best scientists are also mothers
Uncategorized Mud from land-clearing is filling up Moreton Bay May 4, 2016May 4, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Mud from land-clearing is filling up Moreton Bay A shallow and turbid Moreton Bay poses major challenges to local shipping and the Bay's ecosystems, explains Jack Coates-Marnane.
Ecotoxicology, Human health How effective is sewage treatment at removing chemical pollutants? April 22, 2016November 21, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on How effective is sewage treatment at removing chemical pollutants? Conventional sewage treatment technologies were not designed to deal with modern classes of chemical pollutants, so it is critical that we determine which options work best for removing these compounds”, explains Dr Steven Melvin
Climate change Algal bloom turns 400 km of the Murray River green April 14, 2016April 14, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Algal bloom turns 400 km of the Murray River green Red-alerts for water safety were issued along the Murray River this summer restricting recreation use and affecting farmers and tourism.
Climate change Bleaching hits the southern Great Barrier Reef April 13, 2016April 14, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Bleaching hits the southern Great Barrier Reef Southern fried corals: First reports of bleaching stress on Keppel Island reefs
Uncategorized Why are some algal blooms more toxic to our drinking water than others? March 18, 2016March 18, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Why are some algal blooms more toxic to our drinking water than others? Warning: there are blue-green algae present! But, how toxic is the water?
Uncategorized Research Fellow recognised in Women Divers Hall of Fame March 14, 2016March 15, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Research Fellow recognised in Women Divers Hall of Fame Dr. Emma Kennedy, a research fellow at the Australian Rivers Institute has received an award from the Women Divers Hall of Fame
Climate change, Uncategorized Why do species vary in how fast they shift their ranges? February 26, 2016March 1, 2016by Australian Rivers InstituteLeave a Comment on Why do species vary in how fast they shift their ranges? Ocean animals are moving towards the poles in response to global warming, but are doing so at different speeds, explains Dr Chris Brown