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Heading towards an improved marine aquaculture sector

It’s one of the world’s fastest growing food industries and, with the introduction of some new strategies investigated by researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide andÌýThe Nature Conservancy, could soon be one of its greenest.

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New study shows the true value of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n parks

South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s parks are quickly becoming the jewel in the crown of the state’s tourism offering with a new report highlighting the economic worth on top of the conservation value.

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Citizens help unlock the secret lives of echidnas

Researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Environment Institute and members of the general public have recorded the largest number of echidna sightings across ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ to aid in the conservation of the iconic mammal.

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How older ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns can beat the heat at home

Researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter.

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Ancient DNA helps solve mystery disappearance of lions and bears

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ARC Success for EnvironmentÌýInstitute

Congratulations to our Environment Institute members who have been awarded over $2.8M across five ARC Discovery Projects and two ARC LIEF Project.

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Ocean acidification and warming disrupts fish shoals

Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have found that the way fish interact in groups is being upset by ocean acidification and global warming.

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Adelaide named the world’s second National Park City

In a major international coup for South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, Adelaide has been named the world’s second National Park City which will further enhance the city’s reputation as the most liveable in the country.

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New, budget-friendly method detects lime in soil

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide scientists have developed a new simple, inexpensive and fast method to detect and measure very low concentrations of agricultural lime in soils, which is generally a time consuming and difficult exercise.

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Professor Maier wins biannual medal at the MSSANZ

TheÌýModelling and Simulation Society of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and New Zealand Inc. (MSSANZ), awardsÌýoutstanding contributors every two years.

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