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28 September 2023
Traditional stilt fishing in Sri Lanka

The impact of overfishing on our oceans

Over 80% of global fish stocks are fully exploited, with sharks and tuna declining by 90%. Over 300,000 whales and dolphins are accidentally caught annually due to overfishing. This crisis extends worldwide, especially impacting coastal fisheries. Research on Sri Lanka reveals overfishing exceeding sustainable levels but there is hope says GBS PhD candidate Krish Gnanapragasam.

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18 January 2021
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1 June 2020

Fishing for input to save Qld’s snapper and pearl perch

Social Marketing @ Griffith researchers are casting a wide net for opinions to help rebuild critically low stocks of snapper and pearl perch in Qld.

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11 November 2016

Commercial fishing bans may not be enough to protect fish numbers

Proposed recreational fishing zones in Queensland may fail to meet their objectives in guaranteeing weekend anglers the chance of a better catch, a new Griffith University study has found.

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21 December 2024

Study doubles and decimates prior estimated lifespans for whale species 

Study finds one species’ age estimates almost doubled; the other drastically reduced due to human-driven impacts. 

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15 November 2024
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9 October 2024
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27 August 2024
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17 July 2024

iKnow weKnow empowers Indigenous communities for a sustainable future 

Collaborative research co-designs water and energy management solutions with communities.  

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30 April 2024
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