Sharks, rays live longer than previously estimated: Study
James Cook University researcher Alastair Harry conducted a study on 53 sharks and rays after which it was discovered that a bull shark can live up to the age of 40, twice as long as had been estimated earlier.
Sep 29, 2017, 11:37 AM IST
Largest-ever undersea landslide 30 times the volume of Australia's iconic rock Uluru found on Great Barrier Reef
The remains of the landslide, known as the Gloria Knolls Slide, measures 30 times the volume of the iconic Uluru rock and are located 75 km off the coast of Innisfail.
Feb 08, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Bleaching kills 35 percent of coral in Great Barrier Reef
Results indicated that the worst affected area is located off the coast of Townsville and Papua New Guinea, while in the region located south of Cairns, the average mortality is 5 percent.
May 30, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
Are fish the greatest athletes on the planet?
The scientists discovered that fish are far more effective at delivering oxygen throughout their body than almost any other animal, giving them the athletic edge over other species.
Oct 07, 2015, 00:06 AM IST
