Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences Centre for Marine Science and Innovation

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The Centre for Marine Science and Innovation is a world class, comprehensive research centre that focuses on coastal and temperate marine research.

Our centre provides fundamental knowledge on the functions, processes, interactions and changes in the marine environment. We use this information to aid development of innovative solutions for management, conservation and economic developments.

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UNSW Heron Island Coral Reefs in a Changing Climate Course
Marine Environmental Sustainability
fisheries-and-coastal-management
Marine Food and Resource Security
abstract weather system from above
Responding to Climate Change
Fascinating research topics on aquaculture and technology, marine antibiotic resistance and antimicrobial drugs.

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Driving discovery: UNSW receives $70m for two Centres of Excellence

Two new national research centres will unite leading experts to tackle challenges in ocean sustainability and quantum computing – areas critical to Australia’s future prosperity.

Dec 10, 2025
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Overlooked melting in East Antarctica could skew sea level rise projections

New research into how East Antarctica’s ice shelves melt reveals future global sea-level rise predictions could be significantly underestimated.

Oct 30, 2025
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Scientists warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ as Antarctica reaches tipping point

A team of experts say the rapid and potentially irreversible changes happening across Antarctica’s ice, ocean and ecosystems will accelerate climate impacts worldwide.

Aug 21, 2025
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Twinkle, twinkle leopard seal: songs below the ice flow like nursery rhymes

Researchers have, for the first time, analysed the structure of leopard seal songs – and found they most closely align with human nursery rhymes.

Aug 01, 2025
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