Category : Marine Life


Crab numbers thriving in WA ahead of summer season

Western Australia's blue swimmer crab populations are booming in Mandurah and Cockburn Sound. Fisheries experts reveal the reasons behind the surge and remind fishers of crucial size and bag limits for a sustainable season.

Solo yachtsman's mayday call after onboard fire

A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.

New Weir Rules Anger Townsville Barra Fishers

Townsville's most productive barramundi fishing spots face closure under council's new weir restrictions, sparking outrage among local anglers and tourism operators.

WA Abalone Fishing Dates Announced for Summer 2025

Western Australia's recreational abalone fishing season for summer 2025 has been confirmed with four one-hour sessions. Get safety tips and bag limit details to prepare for your coastal catch.

Great Barrier Reef's spectacular coral spawning event

Far North Queensland scientists are preparing to document one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena - the annual synchronised coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, a critical event for reef survival and regeneration.

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