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Red tide makes Australian beaches closed
Oceanography

Red tide makes Australian beaches closed

On November 27, Australian authorities were forced to close down many famous beaches because of red algae. Famous beaches such as Bondi, Clovelly, Maroubra, Gordon's Bay…

December 17, 2018
The poisonous sea snake is deadly
Oceanography

The poisonous sea snake is deadly

Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered the secret of deadly venomous sea snakes that were once thought to belong to a single species.

December 17, 2018
Genetically modified sharks rise in the Pacific
Oceanography

Genetically modified sharks rise in the Pacific

A large number of the world's first transgenic sharks have been discovered at the Australian coast. Explaining this phenomenon, scientists believe that this is the trans…

December 17, 2018
Sperm whales are stranded in Australia
Oceanography

Sperm whales are stranded in Australia

More than 20 fishermen flock to an Australian coast and rescuers are racing against time to save the two surviving children.

December 17, 2018
Rare white whales appear in Australia
Oceanography

Rare white whales appear in Australia

A white humpback whale, a creature that few people see in life, has just appeared near Australia's giant Great Barrier Reef on September 24.

December 17, 2018
The whale is shallow in Australia
Oceanography

The whale is shallow in Australia

Australian lifeguards are using jet-powered amphibious vehicles, excavators and human power to save 194 whales and dolphins stuck on a beach.

December 17, 2018
Rescue whales in Australia
Oceanography

Rescue whales in Australia

Volunteers and lifeguards have to race against time to save the survivors, among nearly 200 whales and dolphins stranded on King, Australia on the third night.

December 17, 2018