What fuels one of the ocean’s top predators? A new Indian Ocean study found swordfish (Xiphias gladius) obtain >70% of their consumed biomass from large nektonic prey despite eating a variety of smaller species. Read more: doi.org/10.1071/MF25... #MarineFreshwaterRes #Swordfish #TrophicEcology

An interesting article about the future of Freshwater Mussel conservation. Important to note it's more of a Noah's Ark than a Garden of Eden for the Mussels. www.scimex.org/newsfeed/art... @marinefreshwater.bsky.social #Conservation #Freshwater #Science #Ecology

A cool study on shark deterrents. phys.org/news/2026-02... Here's a link to the journal article the above piece is based on published in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1071/MF25... #Science #Sharks

Understanding how top predators use ocean food webs is critical for #fisheries and conservation. A new study into the trophic #ecology of highly migratory species in the southwest Pacific found their niches overlapped. #marineecology #fisheriesscience #sharkscience #billfish #tuna

Think of Australia’s arid centre as a dry landscape devoid of aquatic life? Research in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social shows it’s dotted with natural rainwater reservoirs that act as oases for tiny freshwater animals & plants. www.australiangeographic.com.au/nature-wildl... #MarineFreshwaterRes

Congratulations to Lydia Gilbert, winner of the inaugural Australian Freshwater Science Society – Marine & Freshwater Research Conference Award 🎉 Lydia’s research asks an important question: why do only some river #restoration projects successfully improve #biodiversity?

What does ageing tell us about smooth-hound #sharks’ resilience? New age and growth estimates help answer that 🦈 By analysing vertebral bands and growth models, Briones-Mendoza et al. provided the first reliable growth parameters for two smooth-hound species in the eastern #Pacific.

Today is #WorldWetlandsDay. To honour these life-sustaining ecosystems, we're sharing research from @marinefreshwater.bsky.social that helps us better understand wetlands, their importance, threats, challenges and conservation strategies. #CelebratingWetlands #MarineFreshwaterRes 1/7

🧬 What does #shark DNA tell us about ocean connectivity? Genomic data from great #hammerhead sharks in Australia and the Red Sea reveal strong regional connectivity, but genetic breaks between major ocean basins.

Introducing the ‘Science in Sea Country’ collection. A new special collection proposed with the Australian Marine Sciences Association explores how genuine partnership, shared knowledge systems, and support for the next generation of Indigenous scientists can shape the future of marine science.

Big news from Marine & Freshwater Research! We’ve expanded our scope to cover #AquaticHealth Think: • Disease ecology & parasite–host dynamics • Pathogens in aquatic systems • Stressors like pollution, warming, eutrophication • Interdisciplinary #OneHealth approaches

Offshore #windfarms are booming as green-energy solutions, but what do they mean for #marinelife and the environment? A new Marine & Freshwater Research review outline key benefits and risks to guide better planning and management: doi.org/10.1071/MF24...

Teaming up for impact ✨ @marinefreshwater.bsky.social has partnered with the Australian Freshwater Sciences Society, giving Aussie freshwater research a home in a locally-owend journal, giving the community the confidence of publishing in a not-for-profit, peer reviewed journal. connectsci.au/mf

Action needed to protect the Murray-Darling Basin! Recent work found #wetland conservation in the basin was often treated as a subset of land #conservation. Stronger coordination and clearer targets are needed for protection under #climatechange. Read more: www.publish.csiro.au/mf/mf24124

Today @csiropublishing.bsky.social launched ConnectSci, a new global destination for trusted science content, hosting our journal, eBooks and a science news service. You can now find Marine and Freshwater Research here: connectsci.au/mf So, what's new for readers and authors?

What causes a swamp to shift from marine to freshwater? An investigation into Seaford Swamp’s abrupt shift from marine-brackish to a #freshwater marsh found the transition (~1870) was likely due to engineering for #agriculture and #urbandevelopment. Read more: www.publish.csiro.au/MF/MF25095

Calling all marine & freshwater sciences students 📣 @marinefreshwater.bsky.social has a new #StudentPrize! The first winner will be announced in 2027 to allow time for submissions and nominations. More details: www.publish.csiro.au/mf/forauthor... #MarineFreshwaterRes

Congrats to @caseylbowden.bsky.social winner of the #AMSA2025 MFR Best Student Presentation Award, sponsored by #MarineFreshwaterRes! Casey's research focuses on how fishes may be influenced by water flow across small reef areas. We're excited to see where she goes next! @amsaconf.bsky.social

Several of our journals are on Bluesky! Follow along for science & news: @ausjchem.bsky.social 🧪 @ausjbotany.bsky.social 🌿 @ausjph.bsky.social 🩺 @ijwildlandfire.bsky.social 🔥 @marinefreshwater.bsky.social 🌊 @pacificconsbio.bsky.social 🐢 @repfertdev.bsky.social 🥚 @wildliferesearchj.bsky.social 🐾

Marine & Freshwater Research is officially on bluesky! We’ll share peer-reviewed articles about ecology and management of aquatic environments, marine and freshwater. Make sure to follow to stay up to date with latest articles! #MarineFreshwaterRes www.publish.csiro.au/mf