Resilient environment and climate change
In a world that faces increasing environmental challenges, UWA researchers play a critical role in seeking new ways to address issues such as habitat loss, biodiversity preservation and climate change.
From informing conservation efforts to food security, our research is leading the way in ensuring the health and resilience of terrestrial and aquatic life.
Research highlights
Our research at UWA is unlocking the secrets of interconnected ecosystems, both on land and within bodies of fresh and sea water. Projects cover multi-disciplinary areas and tackle challenges affecting living things and systems, spanning evolution and genetics, and plant biology and fisheries science.
Oceans
Advancing transformative science to protect and develop sustainable use of our oceans has never been more important. Our research strengths include oceanography, deep-sea exploration, ecology, conservation management and governance to address key ocean challenges.
Explore our schools, institutes, and strategic research centres:
- UWA Oceans Institute
- Oceans Graduate School
- Minderoo OceanOmics Centre at UWA
- Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre
- Coastal and Offshore Engineering Lab
- National Geo-Technical Centrifuge Facility
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
- Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC)
- The Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI)
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Breakthrough methods to protect our coastlines
Dive into our groundbreaking research on oyster reefs for coastal protection. Our interdisciplinary team joined forces to design reef modules aimed at attenuating wave energy and fostering oyster settlement. Early results indicate promising effectiveness, marking a significant stride towards sustainable coastal protection.
Restoring Our Oceans: UWA's Groundbreaking Kelp Forest Revival
Discover how researchers at the University of Western Australia are leading a bold initiative to restore vital kelp forests along the southern coast. Using innovative techniques like 'green gravel,' UWA's team is scaling up efforts to revive these underwater ecosystems that were devastated by marine heat waves. Learn how this project is not only protecting marine biodiversity but also helping to fight climate change by capturing blue carbon. Watch to see how UWA is future-proofing our oceans for generations to come.
Driving Ocean Innovation: UWA’s Coastal and Offshore Research Lab
The University of Western Australia's Coastal and Offshore Research Lab (CORL) is transforming the future of the blue economy. From testing cutting-edge artificial reefs to developing sustainable offshore energy solutions, CORL recreates complex ocean conditions to drive real-world impact. Through industry partnerships and pioneering research, CORL is shaping innovations that protect marine environments and unlock new economic potential along Australia’s 59,000 km coastline. Discover how UWA is leading the way in sustainable marine engineering and environmental innovation.
Indian Ocean Marine
Research Centre
Explore our specialist facilities
- UWA Farm Ridgefield
- Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre
- Shenton Park Field Station
- Coastal and Offshore Engineering Lab
- Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Centre
- Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN)
- Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF)
- Bioplatforms Australia - Metabolomics Australia (MA)
- Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS)
- Genomics WA
- Western Australian Proteomics Facility