The 11th annual Practical Introduction to Temperate Marine Biology course has wrapped up on Maria Island, giving 24 selected Year 11 and 12 students from across Australia a hands-on week of marine science with @IMASUTAS at the University of Tasmania.

Heading to #SOTM2026? Don't miss the "TIME SURVEYORS" exhibition at the National Museum of Natural Science, Taichung! It’s the perfect chance to explore before or after the conference! 🌊📊 🗓️ Now – May 3, 2026 nmns.edu.tw/ch/information/n…

🌙✨ Evening Cinema @ #SpeciesOnTheMove2026 "The Island and the Trees" 🌿 A 5-year journey into Taiwan’s mountains in search of the tallest trees. Adventure, science & deep nature connection. 🎬 youtube.com/watch?v=9MZJPH5G… 📍Apr 21, 2026 | 18:30–21:00

South Australia's #algalbloom continues to devastate. We’ve been monitoring Pt Hughes closely. Until now, there were only subtle signs of bloom impacts and the area had remained largely unaffected. That has changed. Today’s dive documented a clear & confronting shift.

Travel Update for SOTM 2026 Participants. If you require assistance, please reach out to us at hello@speciesonthemove.com.

SOTM Excursion — Take time to reconnect with nature at the beautiful Sun Moon Lake ⛴️ 🐦 Birdwatching 🏄‍♂️ Stand-up Paddleboarding 🥾 Hiking Discover research, nature, and the beauty of Taiwan 🇹🇼— all in one inspiring place. Join us at SOTM2026 !! #SpeciesOnTheMove #SOTM2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We’re making #SOTM2026 family-friendly! 🌿 🧸 Play reading areas 👶 On-site childcare 🤱 Nursing space 🚴‍♀️ Family adventures around Sun Moon Lake Bring your family, your curiosity, and your love of nature — see you on SOTM 2026! 🌏🧤 #SpeciesOnTheMove #SOTM2026 #Taiwan🇹🇼

The countdown begins! ⏳ Just 2 weeks left to submit your abstract for #SOTM2026. Don’t miss your chance to share your research at #SpeciesOnTheMove2026 🌏 📅 Deadline: November 10, 2025 Submit now → speciesonthemove.com/abstrac… #Taiwan #SunMoonLake #Climatechange #Biodiversity

Citizen scientists are making a major contribution to understanding how marine species are responding to climate change, including which Australian species are moving south. New research led by @IMASUTAS used observations of 200 marine species recorded over 10 years in the citizen scientist databases @RedmapMarine, @inaturalist, @ReefLifeSurvey to identify detections of species outside of their usual range. The analysis detected 73 species (39%) out-of-range. Range extensions were concentrated in the southwest (Western Australia) and southeast (New South Wales and Tasmania), which are influenced by warm boundary currents and considered ocean warming hotspots. 91% of the range extensions identified were not previously described, showing the value that opportunistically collected citizen science data can make to understanding climate impacts on marine life. Read more in the Redmap autumn newsletter: tinyurl.com/Redmap-Autumn-Ne… @WolfeBarrett @GrettaPecl @UTAS_ @CitSciOZ @AustSocFishBiol

📑 #NewStudy by Knott et al. looks at patterns of abundance for Eastern Blue #Groper along the #NSW coast, following trial rules prohibiting harvesting the species. This study will inform future management and regulations. 👀 buff.ly/4hCNTUE #Australia #fish #biology

UTAS has been named #2 in the US News best global universities for marine and freshwater biology ✨and it really is a tribute to the important research we do at IMAS & the exceptional learning opportunities we create for the next generation of scientists tinyurl.com/4h4hypm9

As we start the year facing floods, extreme heat, and fires across the country, it’s also time to consider extreme events unfolding in a less visible but equally critical environment—underwater. Right now, a marine heatwave is underway off Western Australia. We know it’s happening, but we don’t yet know how severe it is or how much impact it is having on marine life. That’s why ongoing monitoring is crucial. Keeping a close watch on our ocean’s health is key to protecting the marine life and industries that rely on it. We strongly encourage any Great Southern Reef fishers, boaters, divers or beachcombers to keep an eye out and Spot, Log and Map any out-of-range or uncommon species sightings to @RedmapMarine via the website. @marineheatwaves

We're excited to announce that 232 #redhandfish hatchlings are thriving at IMAS in the largest captive breeding event ever achieved for the species! And it's tripled the captive breeding population in Tasmania: tinyurl.com/handfish-hatchli…

In a new $3.5 million project, IMAS scientists will work w coastal industries, communities & Tasmanian Aboriginal people on a whole-of-reef-ecosystem restoration project to improve the health of Tasmanian reef ecosystems and bring back giant kelp forests tinyurl.com/Help-the-Kelp

Locally relevant resources are key to engaging students and communities, fostering stewardship for our oceans. The Teacher’s Guide for #OceanLiteracy: Over & Under the Waves of the #GreatSouthernReef is helping educators inspire students to become future stewards.

GSRF cofounders are at the global #naturepositive summit in Sydney, focused on advancing strategies to halt biodiversity loss & drive investment to protect and repair natural ecosystems. The GSRF team are here ensuring temperate reefs have a voice in these important discussions.

Successful #conservation and management of #kelp forests requires more ambitious use of international law - our new interdisciplinary paper led by law Prof Erika Techera. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/… @JurgenValckena1 @Filbeek @UWAresearch @uwaoceans @NBFNetwork @Havforskningen

Benni makes amazing beautiful products with her underwater photography on them - she is generously offering @AMSAconf attendees a special 25% online discount code to help celebrate our marine science! Code is valid until 4pm this Friday AMSAHOBART bennimd.com/

At @AMSAconf? Don't miss Session 6.2: Ocean Literacy - Key for Future Ocean Sustainability? Grand Ballroom 1 @ 15:45 Quick fire presentations and an interactive discussion on pathways for improving ocean literacy in Australia towards achieving Sustainable 2030!!