Research
These short articles highlight the findings from ongoing scientific research within selected Marine Parks, including exciting new discoveries and ideas for future projects. If you are a scientist, read about how you can see your work featured in the Atlas.
Published on 12 November 2015
![Dispersal](/sites/default/files/styles/m_preview/public/amps/used%20need%20metadata/dispersal.png?itok=3xGVTQA8)
Patterns of larval dispersal in the canyons of the southwest marine region.
Published on 1 October 2015
First sighting of black corals in Australian shelf waters
Published on 1 May 2015
A network-wide assessment of coral reef biodiversity undertaken by Reef Life Survey and local sea rangers
Published on 1 January 2015
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An investigation into larval population connectivity between marine parks in the north and northwest networks.
Published on 1 September 2012
![Osprey Reef](/sites/default/files/styles/m_preview/public/amps/Research%20highlights%20articles/Catlin%2520Seaview%2520Survey_%25202012_10_23_L_OSPREY_Landscape.jpg?itok=cUP9AvcU)
High-resolution 360-degree panoramic vision collected by Caitlin Sea Survey lets you 'swim' through reefs in the Coral Sea Marine Park.
Published on 1 July 2007
![Multibeam surveying](/sites/default/files/styles/m_preview/public/amps/Research%20highlights%20articles/Multibeam_large_72dpiRGB.jpg?itok=Ksej7yKU)
Acoustic mapping of the seafloor off Cairns reveals the remains of a huge landslide from the continental slope of Australia
Published on 1 July 2007
![Stylasterid corals](/sites/default/files/styles/m_preview/public/amps/Research%20highlights%20articles/Beaman_091212_0247.jpg?itok=564yIeMC)
A unique community of coldwater corals is discovered in depths of 1300 m within the Coral Sea Marine Park