Every ten years, Australia must review its marine park networks. The Temperate East, Coral Sea, North, North-west, and South-west networks were proclaimed in 2018. By law, they face their next review in 2028. This is a rare, once-in-a-decade chance to correct past compromises, close the gaps, and secure lasting protection for Australia’s oceans.

23rd July 2026

July 14th was World Orca Day and in celebration of that, even though Jessica prefers fish to dolphins, she discussed matriarchy, menopause and culture of these amazing animals with ABC Host Amber Cunningham.

14th July 2026

In recognition of World Ocean Day, Jessica’s June segment on The Big Blue explored the ocean’s extraordinary importance to life on Earth. From providing food for billions of people to regulating the systems that make our planet habitable, the ocean underpins human wellbeing in countless ways.

15th June 2026

Our paper published in Ecology and Evolution, “Environmental and Protection Effects of Shark–Companion Associations Across Three Ocean Basins”, uses a global dataset of midwater Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) to investigate the relationships between sharks and the smaller fish …

12th June 2026

World Ocean Day reminds us of the ocean's vital role in sustaining life on Earth and the importance of protecting marine ecosystems through science and conservation.

8th June 2026

Jessica’s May ocean segment on The Big Blue marked Mother’s Day by diving into the world of “Ocean Mothers” - exploring how marine species nurture, protect and, in some cases, make extraordinary sacrifices for their young. It’s a powerful look at motherhood beneath the surface.

09th of May 2026

Jessica’s latest ocean segment on The Big Blue unpacked why the ocean often pulls us in more than forests do - its vast, open horizon gives our brains less to process, while the steady sound of waves helps the mind slow down.

8th of April 2026

Jessica’s March ocean segment on the big blue focused on how history has shaped our views of an inexhaustible ocean. She blames a Dutch lawyer from the 1600s.

14th March 2026

The MFL is delighted to share that the ABC Perth Saturday Breakfast programme, hosted by Amber Cunningham, has debuted a monthly “ocean” segment with our lab’s Director, Jessica Meeuwig.

14th February 2026