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Two children sit underwater, reading a picture book. They are surrounded by seaweed

“Everyone needs to be aware of the ocean”: why ocean literacy matters

Despite its integral role in our lives, we know more about the moon than the ocean. But Deakin’s Dr Prue Francis is working to change this.

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What’s behind News Corp’s new spin on climate change?

Australia’s Murdoch-owned tabloid newspapers – including The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun and Courier Mail – have embarked on a bold new climate change campaign.

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Making fish feed greener: by-products the key to a sustainable aquaculture industry

Australia’s aquaculture industry is on the path to becoming more sustainable by changing one simple factor; what we feed our farmed fish.

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Climate change, health and food: raising voices at the decision-making table

Deakin researchers need you to raise your voice and take us one step further towards a healthy, sustainable and equitable food system.

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Protecting small mammals after fire

After the tragic bushfires that tore through Australia, researchers at Deakin are wondering how best to protect our most vulnerable animals after the disaster.

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Reptiles – Farming and Biodiversity

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Consumer spyware and its effect on domestic abuse

Spyware has the potential to reveal personal and sensitive information from an individual's phone.

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Holding the key to a ‘secret weapon’ against climate change: Prof Peter Macreadie and the Blue Carbon Lab

Professor Peter Macreadie is leading research into a little-known but incredibly potent natural process to sequester carbon emissions.

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Ecosystems are key to success of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

A new paper from Deakin University argues that the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework must include a goal for sustaining ecosystems.

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Deakin’s renewable energy microgrid aims for carbon neutrality by 2025

The solar farm helping Deakin reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

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Recognising how Indigenous knowledges can create sustainable futures

Deakin’s Indigenous Knowledges Systems Lab is a space where Indigenous practitioners can apply their thinking and systems to different contexts around the world.

A djandak wi (“Country fire” or “healthy fire”) burn on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Victoria, in April 2018. Photo courtesy of Timothy Neale

Building equitable partnerships with Indigenous people, starting with future bushfire management

The research  seeking  to  understand how bushfire management partnerships benefit  the  social and ecological resilience  of  Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.   

Carbon treasure revealed at Great Barrier Reef 

The Great Barrier Reef’s enormous potential for climate change mitigation through its catchments’ capacity for carbon storage has been revealed in a world-first study led by Deakin University.  

From grew to brew: study seeks to build coffee industry sustainability

Business supply chain experts are seeking to make our daily coffee more sustainable on an industry-wide level.

The disease putting Australia’s parrot populations at risk

Beak and Feather Disease Virus can impact the health of Australia’s feathered friends.