"Antarctic krill sustain the entire Southern Ocean food chain. So why are we harvesting them to stock pharmacy shelves?," asks whale scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta. The post Think before you krill appeared first on Australian Geographic.
After nearly 40 years on the water, Toby Story shares some of the most common beginner mistakes he sees, and the simple lessons that can make kayaking easier, safer and more enjoyable. The post Paddle Pulse: Lessons every new paddler learns eventuall...
The deadly H5N1 bird flu virus was first confirmed in two sea birds in Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia. The post First case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed on mainland Australia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
From over 2000 entries, these 100 photographs have been shortlisted in this year’s Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year (AGNPOTY) competition. The post 100 images make nature photography awards shortlist appeared first on Australian...
In 1976, the first Vietnamese ‘boat people’ reached Australian shores. The post 50 years ago the first Vietnam war refugees reached Australia’s shores appeared first on Australian Geographic.
After months of anticipation, the Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is now in an El Niño phase. So, what does this mean for Australia? The post It’s official: El Niño has been declared appeared firs...
The National Film and Sound Archive’s ‘Sounds of Australia’ collection for 2026 includes songs, speeches and a few cheeky surprises. The post The soundtrack to life in Australia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Welcome to Blue Horizons, a monthly dive into ocean news, discoveries and adventures proudly supported by Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line. The post Blue Horizons Vol. 5 appeared first on Australian Geographic.
More than 150 years since Charles Darwin introduced the idea of sexual selection, we are just beginning to unravel the complexities of courtship choreography. The post Do mating dances change with evolution? appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Life is returning in a hurry on Australia’s latest island conservation success story – and the results are already astonishing. The post Flinders Island revival appeared first on Australian Geographic.