We are delighted to announce the successful launch of the Hammerhead Hub, a new citizen-science app that allows ocean users to report hammerhead shark sightings directly to scientists to guide evidence-based conservation.

Instagram: @hammerhead_hub

Learn more here: www.meeuwig.org/hammerheadhub

A recently published paper by PhD candidate Vania Andreoli in collaboration with fellow researchers.

To read the paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Last week, we had the honour of hosting Professor Ben Halpern, Director of the National Center for Ecosystem Analysis and Synthesis @nceas-ucsb.bsky.social. During his visit he gave a lecture as the 4th speaker in the Wen Family Chair in Conservation Public Lecture series #WenGiving.

Attending the @unoceandecade.bsky.social in Nice, France, Wen Family Chair in Conservation Professor Jessica Meeuwig was delighted to catch up with Dr. Sylvia Earle, known also as “Her Deepness” for her amazing feats of deep-sea exploration.

#UNOceanDecade #MarineResearch #MissionBlue

Our director Prof. Jessica Meeuwig co-authored the recent commentary published in the journal Nature: ‘Why we should protect the high seas from all extraction, forever’

To read the comment visit: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

#MarineScience #Nature #HighSeas

World Ocean Day 💙
In line with this year’s UN Ocean Decade theme — Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us — we are not just remembering the beauty of our oceans, but the importance of preserving the life within them. 🌊

#WorldOceansDay #BRUVS #MarineScience #OceanConservation #UNOceanDecade

Only 1 week until the Indian Ocean Forum 2025 brings together leaders, scientists, and policymakers to shape the future of our ocean. This is our chance to influence global decision-making.

Stay tuned for updates! #IOF25Perth

Two days that brought together leaders from around the Indian Ocean Rim, hosted by @minderoo.bsky.social and @franceinaustralia.bsky.social. Prof Jessica Meeuwig had the privilege of chairing the panel on Indian Ocean Fisheries.

Image 1: @minderoo.bsky.social
Image 2: Prof Jessica Meeuwig

Happy National Dolphin Day!🐬
Watch our reel to learn more about these smart mammals and to see how they behave around our #BRUVS.

Happy International Seal Day! 🌊 Every 22nd of March we celebrate International Seal Day.

With their playful and inquisitive nature, seals are always a fascinating sight in the #BRUVS videos.

#InternationalSealDay #MarineScience

🌊 Invasive…but at home? 🧐 Our new paper reveals that Tubastraea corals, infamous for invading the Atlantic, could also be invasive in their native range, including in Australia. Read more: tinyurl.com/Tubastraea

Photo credits: Luciano Candisani

New paper ! 📃

To learn more about the paper, you can visit www.meeuwig.org/news/shallow-seamounts-are-oases-and-activity-hubs-for-pelagic-predators-in-a-large-scale-marine-reserve

Happy World Whale Day!🐋
Every third Sunday of February we celebrate World Whale Day.
Over the years, our #BRUVS have captured over 200 whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Watch this highlight reel from our field trips to learn more about them.🌊
#WorldWhaleDay #Cetaceans #MarineScience

Celebrating the women of the Marine Futures Lab this #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 💙🌊 Led by Prof. Jessica Meeuwig, they drive marine conservation through cutting-edge research. Learn more about their impactful research in our full article: meeuwig.org/news. #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Welcome to the Marine Futures Lab Bluesky page! We are a marine ecology lab using Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) to study marine wildlife, gathering data on diversity, distribution, abundance, size and behaviour. Follow us for updates on our research!🎥🐟