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Tasmania’s first seagrass restoration nursery set to restore vital red handfish habitat

8 Jul 2026

Tasmania's first seagrass restoration nursery was officially launched yesterday, in a vital step towards restoring healthy habitat to help secure the future of the Critically Endangered red handfish.Based at the University of Tasmania’s Institute…

Antarctic climate research extended

7 Jul 2026

Funding from the Australian Government is enabling critical research to continue into one of the most powerful engines of the global climate system – the Antarctic and Southern Ocean.As dramatic shifts occur in the region – large swathes of sea…

Landmark study provides new understanding of Tasmania’s iconic Sand Flathead

2 Jul 2026

A landmark study has provided the clearest understanding yet of how Tasmania's iconic Sand Flathead populations have changed over time, establishing the scientific foundation needed to support future assessment, monitoring and recovery of the…

Voyage to Antarctica’s Floodgates

Wednesday, 23 July 2025 - 6:00pm til 7:30pm Southern Tasmania; Online

An Antarctic voyage, a melting glacier, and a warming ocean. Discover what four science agencies fou…

National Science Week

Saturday, 09 August 2025 to Sunday, 17 August 2025 Northern Tasmania; North-West Tasmania; Southern Tasmania

Immerse yourself in science as Tasmania hosts a month long National Science Week.

Festival of Bright Ideas

Saturday, 23 August 2025 - 9:00am til 4:00pm Southern Tasmania

Join the fun and find out more about science and the world around us.

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Tasmania’s first seagrass restoration nursery set to restore vital red handfish habitat

Antarctic climate research extended

Landmark study provides new understanding of Tasmania’s iconic Sand Flathead

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Voyage to Antarctica’s Floodgates

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Festival of Bright Ideas

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