"Australian scientists analysed 15 breaches recorded in drone footage off the coast of Queensland and found that before breaching, the rays were either interacting with fish or being chased by a predator."
More: www.scimex.org/newsfeed/dro...
#MarineFreshwaterRes | @marinefreshwater.bsky.social
Think of Australia’s arid centre as a dry landscape devoid of aquatic life?
Research in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social shows it’s dotted with natural rainwater reservoirs that act as oases for tiny freshwater animals & plants.
www.australiangeographic.com.au/nature-wildl...
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The cover of Marine and Freshwater Research over a photo of mangroves taken underwater, with the caption "an international journal publishing advances in aquatic sciences; connectsci.au/mf".
New Editor-choice research article in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social:
Effects of agricultural land conversion and interstitial sediment on Tasmanian stream macroinvertebrate communities
doi.org/10.1071/MF25...
@utas.edu.au
#MarineFreshwaterRes #OpenAccess
A postcard-perfect small islet surrounded with clear turquoise waters of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The photo is credited as being by Mlenny from Getty Images Signature. A caption invites us to read the open access article 'Significant reduction in shark (cucut) depredation rates when using an electrical deterrent device at Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia' in Marine and Freshwater Research.
An electric #SharkDeterrent device, RPELX, tested in Australia's Cocos Islands, reduced shark depredation by 63%, according to new #OpenAccess research in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social.
The device also reduced shark bycatch and loss of fishing gear.
doi.org/10.1071/MF25...
#MarineFreshwaterRes
... "This places increasing importance on restoration to reverse these effects... Understanding driving factors behind the outcome of restoration projects – both successful & unsuccessful – is necessary to both achieve better biodiversity outcomes & maximise our investments."
#MarineFreshwaterRes
Lydia Gilbert grins happily at the camera. She has long brown hair and is standing in lush tropical bushland wearing a striped t-shirt.
Making waves in freshwater science 🌊
Congratulations to Lydia Gilbert, winner of the inaugural Australian Freshwater Sciences Society– @marinefreshwater.bsky.social Conference Award! 🎉
#MarineFreshwaterRes
The cover of Marine and Freshwater Research over a photo of mangroves taken underwater, with the caption "an international journal publishing advances in aquatic sciences; connectsci.au/mf".
If you enjoyed these samples of work from @marinefreshwater.bsky.social, consider signing up to the journals email alert to get the latest content sent straight to your inbox: connectsci.au/my-account/a...
Find out more about the journal on our website: connectsci.au/mf
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In this #OpenAccess article in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social, the authors review the impacts of #FoodProductionSystems on #wetlands to seek a better understanding of agriculture–wetland interactions & identify options for increasing sustainability.
doi.org/10.1071/MF24...
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Today is #WorldWetlandsDay.
To honour these life-sustaining ecosystems, we're sharing research from @marinefreshwater.bsky.social that helps us better understand wetlands, their importance, threats, challenges and conservation strategies.
#CelebratingWetlands #MarineFreshwaterRes
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Journal manager Pat Hannah and six journal editorial board members sit at a long a restaurant table, smiling at the camera. From left to right: Tom Le Breton, Clare Vernon, Shokoofeh Shamsi, Zoe Xirocostas, Pat Hannah, John Morgan, and Mark Ooi.
📷 #ESA2025
6) Journal Manager Pat Hannah (@pattedplants.bsky.social) with @ausjbotany.bsky.social and @marinefreshwater.bsky.social editors.
L-R: Tom Le Breton, Clare Vernon, #MarineFreshwaterRes EiC Shokoofeh Shamsi, Zoe Xirocostas, Pat Hannah, and #AusJBotany EiCs John Morgan and Mark Ooi.
Sam Lloyd and Briana Melideo at the CSIRO Publishing stand, smiling and holding a copy of the picture book 'Alight'.
Journal manager Pat Hannah stands at the front of a room, speaking, with a presentation on screen next to him entitled 'Finding Agency in the Publishing Landscape'. Many people sit around a long table facing the front of the room, listening attentively.
Shokoofeh Shamsi and Briana Melideo stand together, smiling, in front of a banner showcasing CSIRO Publishing journals.
📷 #ESA2025
3) Sam Lloyd (Alight) & Books Publisher Briana Melideo
4) Journal Manager Pat Hannah (@pattedplants.bsky.social) leading his 'Everything You Need to Know About Publishing' workshop
5) Shokoofeh Shamsi, Editor-in-Chief of #MarineFreshwaterRes (@marinefreshwater.bsky.social), and Briana
Calling all marine & freshwater sciences students 📣
@marinefreshwater.bsky.social has a new #StudentPrize!
The first winner will be announced in 2027 to allow time for submissions and nominations.
More details:
www.publish.csiro.au/mf/forauthor...
#MarineFreshwaterRes
I am very grateful to have received this award at my first AMSA conference. Thank you #MarineFreshwaterRes for sponsoring this award!
A close up of an eel, mouth open in an expression of surprise, with the caption 'Me, finding out Marine and Freshwater Research now has a Best Student Paper Award'.
Calling all marine & freshwater sciences students 📣
@marinefreshwater.bsky.social has a new #StudentPrize!
The first winner will be announced in 2027. Don’t flounder... submit your paper!
More details:
www.publish.csiro.au/mf/forauthor...
#MarineFreshwaterRes
Congrats to @caseylbowden.bsky.social winner of the #AMSA2025 MFR Best Student Presentation Award, sponsored by #MarineFreshwaterRes!
Casey's research focuses on how fishes may be influenced by water flow across small reef areas.
We're excited to see where she goes next!
@amsaconf.bsky.social
An aerial photo of a segment of the Murray–Darling Basin at golden hour. We see wetlands, agricultural areas, roads and small buildings in the distance. A caption invites us to read an open access research article in Marine and Freshwater Research titled "Status and trends in wetland conservation policy under climate change in the Murray–Darling Basin, Australia". The photo is by tsvibrav, Getty Images.
'Status & trends in wetland conservation policy under climate change in the #MurrayDarlingBasin, Aus'
By Fatima Tanveer, Jamie Pittock, Matthew Colloff & Carina Wyborn (@anufennerschool.bsky.social)
#OpenAccess in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social
www.publish.csiro.au/MF/MF24124
#MarineFreshwaterRes
An aerial photo of a segment of the Murray-Darling Basin at golden hour. We see wetlands, agricultural areas, roads and small buildings in the distance. A caption tells us: "A comprehensive, systems-based approach is essential for improved wetland conservation in the Murray–Darling Basin, say researchers from Fenner School of Environment and Society." The photo is by tsvibrav, Getty Images.
A review of conservation mechanisms by researchers at @anufennerschool.bsky.social has examined inconsistencies in how wetlands are defined and managed across the #MurrayDarlingBasin.
Published #OpenAccess in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social:
www.publish.csiro.au/mf/MF24124
#MarineFreshwaterRes
The cover of Marine and Freshwater Research over a photo of mangroves taken underwater, with the caption "an international journal publishing advances in aquatic sciences; publish.csiro.au/mf".
We're excited to welcome our journal Marine & Freshwater Research to Bluesky!
Follow @marinefreshwater.bsky.social for research about all aquatic environments, including groundwaters, wetlands, estuaries, rocky shores, reefs and the open ocean.
www.publish.csiro.au/mf
#MarineFreshwaterRes
Marine & Freshwater Research is officially on bluesky! We’ll share peer-reviewed articles about ecology and management of aquatic environments, marine and freshwater.
Make sure to follow to stay up to date with latest articles!
#MarineFreshwaterRes
www.publish.csiro.au/mf
Seaford Swamp on an overcast day. The water is lined with scrub and taller trees can be seen in the distance. Text invites us to read the open access article in Marine and Freshwater Research titled Abrupt historical change in the nature of a Ramsar Wetland: Seaford Swamp, greater Melbourne, Australia. The photo is by illarionovdv, Getty Images.
Abrupt historical change in the nature of a Ramsar Wetland: Seaford Swamp, greater Melbourne, Australia
By Peter Gell, Emmy Frost, Cameron Gell and Rebekah Kurpiel
Read this article #OpenAccess in #MarineFreshwaterRes:
www.publish.csiro.au/MF/MF25095
Seaford Swamp was once salty due to saltwater inflow from the sea. Agriculture and urban development following European settlement blocked much of this flow.
cosmosmagazine.com/earth/water/...
#MarineFreshwaterRes
Sediment cores reveal Seaford Swamp in Victoria was once influenced by the sea, before European settlement transformed it into freshwater. As sea levels rise, what does conservation really mean for this #Ramsar site?
#OpenAccess in #MarineFreshwaterRes:
www.publish.csiro.au/MF/MF25095
A wide, bending river hemmed in by tall sheer cliffs and lushly vegetated steep hills. Text reads: "New Collection: Ecological monitoring and assessment of freshwater ecosystems: new trends and future challenges. Published in Marine and Freshwater Research". Photo by misio69, Getty Images.
New #MarineFreshwaterRes Collection:
Ecological monitoring and assessment of freshwater ecosystems: new trends and future challenges
Highlights new developments as discussed at the 6th Intl Symposium on Water Pollution & Treatment, Thailand 2023.
Read more: www.publish.csiro.au/mf/Collection/12050
An aerial view of a whale shark swimming in the ocean. It has a large, square head and its dark skin is covered in white spots. A caption invites us to read the research article, 'Tracking 4 years in the life of a female whale shark shows consistent migrations in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean' in Marine and Freshwater Research. The photo is by Beto Bormann, Getty Images.
The research will help advance methods to summarise and predict behaviour of mobile species and improve understanding of their ecology.
Read it in #MarineFreshwaterRes:
www.publish.csiro.au/MF/MF23147
“Four years of data about the movements of even a single individual has allowed us to investigate whale sharks to an unprecedented degree and investigate questions that can’t be answered with shorter tracks," said lead author Daniel Daye.
scienmag.com/uri-partners...
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A whale shark in the ocean. It has a large square head and its dark skin is covered in white spots. The photo was taken by indianoceanimagery, Getty Images.
8 June is #WorldOceansDay 🐋
Ever wondered what a day in the life looks like for the whale shark?
Last year, researchers published a record-breaking four-year tracking study of whale shark 'Rio Lady' in Marine and Freshwater Research.
www.publish.csiro.au/MF/MF23147
#MarineFreshwaterRes
Marine & Freshwater Research.
New in #MarineFreshwaterRes:
Subtidal artificial shellfish structures & nekton communities in urbanised estuaries
Genetic divergence of Chiton articulatus in the Mexican Tropical Pacific
Environmental drivers shaping mayflies in Ramsar-declared Danube floodplain
👉 https://www.publish.csiro.au/mf
Aerial view of the Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Text around the image reads "New Collection: Research highlights from South and Central America. Free to read until 31 May in Marine and Freshwater Research." Photo by FernandoQuevedo from Getty Images Pro.
New #MarineFreshwaterRes Collection: Research highlights from South and Central America
Groundbreaking research rooted in Central and South America, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems, and cultural heritage.
#FreeToRead until 31 May: www.publish.csiro.au/mf/Collectio...
We'd like to extend a special thank you to Max Finlayson, who has now stepped down from the journal's board.
Max has been a champion of the journal since 2012 and helped build #MarineFreshwaterRes into the trusted, internationally-respected journal it is today.
We wish Max all the best.
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Vinicius is a Professor in the Dept. of Ecology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. His research focuses on freshwater aquatic ecosystems in Brazil, including lakes, rivers, coastal lagoons, floodplains, temporary pools, and even plants that accumulate water.
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