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Scientists discover cause of catastrophic mangrove destruction in Gulf of Carpentaria

One of the worst mangrove diebacks in the world was recorded in Australia in 2016. Now, scientists have identified the cause — but it may be too late for the ecosystems to recover.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Climate change killed 40 million Australian mangroves in 2015. Here's why they'll probably never grow back

Environmental scientists see flora, fauna and phenomena the rest of us rarely do. In this series, we’ve invited them to share their unique photos from the field.

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2022

Tourists put their lives at risk by swimming in croc-infested waters of Queensland Gulf

Tourists are walking past danger signs to swim and fish in crocodile-infested waters in Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria. Some fear an attack is only a matter of time.

ABC News · May 17, 2022