Australian Rivers Institute
Ambitious conservation action sees a brighter future for mangroves and seagrass
Ambitious restoration of mangroves and seagrasses could lead to substantial recovery of these ecosystems.
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
What is drawing humpback whale super-groups to the African coast?
Study finds humpback whale super-groups follow changing ocean currents and phytoplankton blooms.
Biodiversity
New Griffith-backed alliance to deliver sustainable climate-ready national economy
An alliance of business leaders, industry and community groups has committed to a five-year collaboration to plan and deliver a sustainable economic transformation for the nation.
Australian Rivers Institute
Unique ocean chemicals slip through the net
The search for new natural products from the ocean is overlooking unique and potentially beneficial compounds, a Griffith University study has found.
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
Pandemic workaround – researcher keeps eyes on Pacific water quality from afar
Griffith researcher trains Vanuatuan partners to gather water quality data after COVID-19 restricts travel.
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
Impacts of coastal protection structures take place over decades
Researchers find impacts of coastal interventions to manage erosion and sand build-up can take years to eventuate.
Alumni
Griffith launches Australia’s first marine wildlife cell bank
Researchers from Griffith University are looking to collect cell samples of every marine species on the planet with the launch of Australia’s first Marine Wildlife Cell Bank.
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
Weather and waves driving sand to bypass headlands
Understanding link between sand bypassing and large-scale climate drivers key for future coastline management.
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
GPS suction tracker puts whales on the radar
First deployment of cost-effective, non-invasive suction cup tag a success.
Arts Education Law
Griffith subjects secure top spots in 2021 ShanghaiRanking
Griffith has again been recognised as a leader in Nursing and Midwifery education and research, securing second position globally in the prestigious ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021.
Cities Research Institute
Party capital a hit with humpback lads while new mums prefer relaxing bayside vibes
Research finds bay areas on East Australian Coast favoured by whales for playing and staying.
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
How will COVID-19 and climate change affect the whale-watching industry?
Griffith University research predicts it will take years for the whale-watching industry to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australian Rivers Institute
Gold Coast Bay an oasis for humpback whales with calves
One third of all humpback whales in the Gold Coast Bay are mother-calf pairs making the location almost as important as breeding grounds for whales with calves.
Alumni
Diving headfirst into a dream career
Marine biology graduate Rachel Janes has channeled her passion into a dream job.
Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security
Research dives deep to understand climate impacts on whales
A world-first research project aims to understand how ocean changes influence the recovery of whale populations in the southern hemisphere.
Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy
Griffith boosts its sustainability credentials with solar energy deal
The University has entered into an agreement with CS Energy which will ensure 50 percent of its electricity needs are provided by renewable power sources from next year.
Cities Research Institute
Griffith researchers eavesdrop on Humpback whales
For the first time Griffith University researchers will deploy a ‘hi-tech whale phone’ in Gold Coast waters to better understand the tail of the whale migration season.
Australian Rivers Institute
Griffith showcases commitment to sustainability
Griffith’s commitment to environmental sustainability remains as important as ever and is being showcased with the University’s Sustainability Week.