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southern Australian bottlenose dolphin and calf

Dolphin study shows female family groups best for calves

Southern Australian dolphins like to raise their young in the sisterhood, a new study shows.

Premium Australian oyster fishery returns to growth

A major Australian oyster fishery known for its pristine waters and strict biosecurity controls is ramping up production again after a three-year program to safeguard itself against Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS).

Premium oyster region moves to keep POMS at bay

An Australian oyster fishery crippled by a shortage of stock is investing in a series of hatcheries to take control of its future and become a global leader in spat production.