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Research news
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Plastic waste is choking one of Northern Territory’s most pristine areas and culturally significant areas
Read moreWessel Islands Archipelago could have some of the most littered beaches in the Northern Territory with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers discovering tons of plastic waste washed ashore.
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Seagrass habitats more diverse and expansive than expected; survey reveals
Read moreVital seagrass habitat is more widespread and diverse than previously thought, according to new research that is surveying the habitats across Marra and Yanyuwa sea country.
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Research to help NT tourism businesses survive disasters
Read moreResearch underway at Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to help the greater Darwin region’s hospitality and tourism businesses build resilience to pandemics, cyclones and climate change.