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University of Adelaide research featured in New York Times - Shrimp snaps soften

Posted on Apr 27 2020 by

The research led by Dr Toullio Rossi is one of five examples that changing climate may modify animals’ acoustic behaviour and remix the planet’s natural soundtracks. This is in the form of snapping shrimp. Shrimp are some of the noisiest creatures in the ocean. By rapidly closing their large claws, the animals make snaps, crackles and pops loud enough to stun prey into submission. Dr Rossi was able to capture these sounds.

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Dr Michelle Lim featured on Australian Science Channel's 'In class with...Climate Special'

Posted on Apr 23 2020 by

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A/Prof Diego Garcia-Bellido joins digital school holiday program at SA Museum

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Antarctica research program funded $36 million by federal government

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Professor Bob Hill appointed to the Wildlife and Habitat Recovery Taskforce

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Associate Professor Phill Cassey featured on News.com.au about China's wet markets

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Can we meet the UN challenge to restore coastal wetlands by 2030?

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Environment Institute's response to the 2020 bushfires in South Australia

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A/Prof Patrick O'Connor featured in Canberra Times opinion piece on a Landcare-led recovery

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Professor Peng Bi joins expert panel, urging government to adopt ‘Go now, go hard and go smart’ strategy

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