It’s great to see WA Gov has committed to improving its state cat laws to enable local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming; a win-win-win solution for wildlife, cats and human health. NSW is now the only state who hasn't updated their laws. @drbrucewebber.bsky.social #cats #biodiversity

Invertebrates like bees and butterflies are declining worldwide, but Australia lacks long-term monitoring to track the scale of the problem. Without it, we can’t respond effectively. Until then, citizen scientists play a key role in filling the gap 🐝🧪 theconversation.com/spring-air-i...

✨Science Spotlight✨ A Melbourne study shows gardened nature strips attract more insects than lawn - boosting bees, beetles & butterflies 🐝. Providing habitat and resources in urban spaces can make a big difference for biodiversity 🧪🌍 @philippabell.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🌿 This Biodiversity Month, meet Dr Sophie Russell, who researches restoring SA’s coastal ecosystems to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss & coastal resilience. For Sophie, nature is grounding & joyful. 🌊 How do you love spending time by the coast? #BiodiversityMonth #marinelife

We're pleased that the Shooters Party’s Hunting Bill has been withdrawn after strong opposition, as the Bill threatened to undermine effective invasive species control. Pressure still needs to be maintained to ensure the Bill isn’t revisited by the NSW Government. #Conservation #NSWPolitics

Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment has sounded a stark alarm bell for our incredible biodiversity - nature faces the highest level of climate risk of any system analysed and is projected to continue declining if stronger action isn't taken urgently. More in thread 🧪 #ClimateAction

The NSW Independent Planning Commission has rejected plans to restart Redbank Power Station based on expert evidence that native vegetation clearing to fuel the station would cause unacceptable environmental impacts. @biofuelwatch.bsky.social #biofuel #ClimateAction #biodiversity #redbank

The Biodiversity Council joined 25 signatories, including conservation, animal welfare and domestic violence prevention groups, in an open letter urging Premier Minns to reject new hunting laws, citing risks to public safety and nature. biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/open-le... #conservation

Light pollution harms wildlife like bats, birds and turtles, & is linked to human health issues. Join other experts in signing the petition calling on the Fed Gov to reduce light pollution before it closes on 19 Sep. biodiversitycouncil.... #lightpollution #DarkSky #biodiversity

🌿 This Biodiversity Month we’re spotlighting researchers protecting nature. Meet @julesfarquhar.bsky.social who studies venomous snakes to help people coexist safely. He hopes curiosity will inspire more of us to see snakes as fascinating, not frightening. 🐍 Seen one lately? #BiodiversityMonth

Join leading experts in signing a petition calling for national legislation to reduce #LightPollution - a fast-growing threat to Australia’s biodiversity, climate action and human health. Petition closes 19 Sep @euanritchie.bsky.social biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/experts...

Marine heatwaves are devastating Australia’s coral reefs. Researchers have spent over a decade developing methods to increase the heat tolerance of corals, but stress that these efforts are not a silver bullet. Climate action remains essential to save our reefs 🧪🦑 @la-cientifica.bsky.social

✨ Science Spotlight ✨ Broad-spectrum LEDs with blue light disorient loggerhead and flatback turtle hatchlings, while red LEDs have minimal impact and amber LEDs disorient loggerheads at high intensity 🐢 Findings highlight the need for turtle-safe lighting near nesting beaches 🧪🌍 #ScienceNews

This is a huge win for koalas and nature. By protecting the forests that 12,000 koalas call home, the Minns Gov has drawn a line in the sand against the destruction of Koala habitat in northern NSW & taken decisive action to secure the future of one of Australia’s most loved species. bit.ly/4858JKU

The SA Algal Bloom is devastating Sea Country. SAALSMA is urging all levels of government to acknowledge the deep connections Aboriginal people hold for Sea Country and engage meaningfully with all communities impacted by the event. biodiversitycouncil.... #AlgalBloom #Inclusion

✨ Science Spotlight ✨ Researchers have artificially incubated “dropped eggs” of the Critically Endangered hairy marron to boost captive breeding success. This method could help save the hairy marron from extinction and support conservation of other threatened freshwater crayfish 🧪🌍 #NewScience

The proposed Redbank Power Station would burn 700K tonnes of #biomass annually, mostly from native shrubland clearing. Research shows these ecosystems support #ThreatenedSpecies like the regent honeyeater, and such clearing is not ecologically sustainable. biodiversitycouncil....

🌿 September is Biodiversity Month - a time to celebrate our unique species and ecosystems, and the people working to protect them. This month, we’re spotlighting our early career researchers, like plant ecologist @julianschrader.bsky.social from Macquarie University. #BiodiversityMonth #nature

What are bubble curtains and why are they being trialled to protect the Giant Cuttlefish in South Australia? 🦑 Find out more: biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/bubble-... #GiantCuttlefish #AlgalBloom #BubbleCurtain #MarineConservation

The SA and Federal Governments will trial bubble curtains to protect a section of the giant cuttlefish breeding site in the Upper Spencer Gulf from the algal bloom 🦑 biodiversitycouncil.... #GiantCuttlefish #SpencerGulf #AlgalBloom #MarineConservation #Oceans #Wildlife

The Biodiversity Council warns the proposed Redbank Biomass Power Station in NSW would drive land clearing, worsen climate change and harm biodiversity. Listen to the full audio where Prof Possingham unpicks many of the assumptions in the proposal. biodiversitycouncil....

The proposed Redbank Power Station would need to increase existing clearing of regrowth vegetation in NSW by at least three times to provide enough biomass to make this a valid source of energy. The Biodiversity Council urges the NSW Independent Planning Commission to reject the proposal. #biofuel

SMH investigates why restarting Redbank Power station and burning 700,000 dry tonnes of woody vegetation per year would be a disaster for global warming and local air pollution while destroying habitat by turbocharging land-clearing on farms in western NSW. www.smh.com.au/envir... #biofuel

We are urging the NSW Independent Planning Commission to reject a proposal to restart NSW’s Redbank Coal Power Station by burning biomass, which would principally come from clearing native vegetation. See why: biodiversitycouncil....

New research shows that based on genetic, behavioural, ecological and archaeological evidence, dingoes are distinct from domestic dogs, including South-East Asian village dogs, which look superficially similar. Read more on @theconversation.com theconversation.com/... @

Australia is home to extraordinary wildlife, from palm cockatoos to pygmy-possums, yet many people never see them. Researchers highlight ten standout locations to spot these species and share tips on enjoying encounters responsibly while protecting habitats (link in thread) @euanritchie.bsky.social

Restoring SA’s shellfish reefs - once spanning 1,500km and filtered trillions of litres of seawater daily - could help future-proof the coast against future harmful algal blooms. theconversation.com/... 🦑 #AlgalBloom #Marine #ShellfishReef

Starting next Tuesday, Treasurer @jimchalmers.bsky.social will host economic reform talks, but concerns that the environment may be overlooked have prompted the Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) to meet today with CEOs and policy leaders from across Australia. #auspol #economy #finance

Experts call for an effective government-supported monitoring program to be established for the Great Southern Reef, with funding at least equivalent to the Great Barrier Reef’s program. This would safeguard biodiversity and support industries and communities 🦑 @greatsouthernreef.bsky.social

Climate change has driven a 25-38% global decline in tropical bird populations since 1950, with extreme heat events the biggest threat. Reducing other human-driven pressures like land clearing is key to giving these species a fighting chance #ausbird theconversation.com/...

The Biodiversity Council welcomes Minister Watt’s move to fast-track assessment of SA’s toxic algal bloom but warns data gaps may hinder threatened species listing. More funding is needed to tackle the drivers of the algal bloom and to establish long-term monitoring of the Great Southern Reef 🦑

Great to see the growing momentum behind Indigenous-led recovery plans, like those for the great desert skink and night parrot, which blend Traditional Knowledge with Western science and prioritise culturally significant species. www.abc.net.au/news/... #TwoWayScience #IndigenousResearch

What causes algae to go from friend to foe? We asked @perrancook.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social to explain how algal blooms form, what makes some deadly, and how we can reduce the likelihood of future toxic algal blooms. #addOcean #AlgalBloom #Marine #Ocean #Conservation #Biodiversity

NSW Gov's proposed 'Conservation Hunting Bill 2025' amendments to Game and Feral Animal Legislation risk serious harm to the environment, communities, local economies, and public safety. Read more or see our submission to the parliamentary inquiry. biodiversitycouncil....

In an emergency meeting convened yesterday, SA Gov and marine experts agreed to investigate safeguards to protect the giant cuttlefish if the algal bloom was detected near the breeding site. Great article from @petrastock.bsky.social ‬ @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/...

In case you missed it, here’s what to know about the giant cuttlefish mating migration, the risk SA’s algal bloom poses to the population, and what the SA government must consider when investigating safeguards for the species. @zoedoubleday.bsky.social @aunz.theconversation.com

The next generation of Australia's unique giant cuttlefish are at risk if SA's toxic algal bloom spreads to their small breeding site. Experts warn that timing is critical when considering an emergency intervention to save a portion of the population, which will be discussed by SA Gov today.

As the SA Government convenes an emergency meeting to discuss the threat of the toxic algal bloom to the Giant Australian Cuttlefish in the Spencer Gulf today, we asked cuttlefish expert @zoedoubleday.bsky.social about the population and why it is so special. #oceans #nature #cuttlefish #marine

ABC News has highlighted our seven urgent actions to tackle SA’s toxic algal bloom and prepare for future climate-driven disasters. Priorities include cutting emissions, reducing pollution, monitoring the Great Southern Reef, and boosting research to prevent and recover from future crises.

SA’s algal bloom is heading toward the giant cuttlefish breeding site in Whyalla. Experts warn the bloom could wipe out an entire generation. Urgent action is needed to protect the eggs, including exploring temporary relocation to an aquaculture facility. www.canberratimes.co...

Experts fear the leafy seadragon may be disappearing from areas hit by SA’s toxic algal bloom. With a limited range, losing local populations could mean losing the species entirely. Urgent action is needed to prevent permanent biodiversity loss. au.news.yahoo.com/50...

In case you missed it, today we released a report outlining 7 key actions to respond to SA’s catastrophic toxic algal bloom and the marine heatwave ringing the country, and to prepare for an increasingly dangerous and unstable future nationally #AlgalBloom biodiversitycouncil....

Australia is facing one of its worst marine disasters in living memory, driven by a nation-wide marine heatwave. Our new report outlines seven urgent actions governments must take to respond to SA’s toxic algal bloom and an increasingly dangerous and unstable future 🧪🌊 continues in thread.

Over 12,000 sightings of 430 species killed by a toxic algal bloom have been logged by citizen scientists on SA beaches, including dolphins, sea lions, and cuttlefish. Experts warn that more monitoring, research and funding are needed to prepare for likely future events. #AlgalBloom #ClimateCrisis

At the National Press Club today, former Treasury Secretary economist Dr Ken Henry said, "Our destruction of the natural environment now poses an existential threat to everything we value," and has called for the urgent reform of Australia's national environmental laws. ab.co/3Ip2mHN

Invertebrates, like bees, worms and spiders, play many vital functions in our ecosystems. But almost 1,000 Aussie invertebrates are threatened with extinction. We asked Assoc Prof Kate Umbers from Biodiversity Council and Invertebrates Australia how to help 🐝 #insects #conservation #CitizenScience

A macadamia farmer is using barn owls - attracted to the farm by nest-boxes set up over a 2-year period - to control rats without poisons. Each breeding season, the owls remove ~1000 rats, avoiding harmful rodenticides that kill native wildlife #ausbird

NSW’s latest State of the Environment report shows worsening environmental conditions. Experts say halting decline will require whole-of-government action, stronger policies and programs to support conservation on private land, and greater inclusion of Aboriginal people in environmental decisions.

NAIDOC Week 2025 honours young leaders, community vision, and the legacy of First Nations peoples. Healing Country means centering Indigenous knowledge to tackle the biodiversity crisis and build a healthier future for the next generation. #NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #StrengthVisionLegacy

Efforts to eradicate the invasive shot hole borer in Perth have failed, prompting a shift to long-term management. The beetle has destroyed thousands of trees and poses a growing threat to native bushland and agriculture if it spreads beyond WA. #pest #invasivespecies #biosecurity