In a significant boost to marine conservation efforts, UWA and First Nations partners have been awarded more than $650,000 for two projects that will help Traditional Owner groups better monitor and manage the health of Australian marine parks.

Thirty-four of Australia’s most senior marine scientists have co-signed a submission urging the Cook Government to listen to the science as it finalises plans for the South Coast Marine Park.

Playing together as juveniles helps male dolphins become more successful as adults, according to a new study.