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For more than 40 years Bob Graham has observed the ongoing natural processes on Bruny Island. These processes remind us that we are part of everything...

The ecology of Simpsons bay has improved in recent years. Shorebird numbers here have increased. There are a number of reasons behind this improved ec...

The Blue Gum – Eucalyptus Globulus – is a very important species of tree for the survival of the Swift Parrot, a critically endangered species that fr...

At a number of spots along the coastline near Adventure Bay, such as at Coal point, are fascinating rock pools and coastal and marine life.

It seems like such a simple question, “why does a beach have a curve on it?”. Yet even small beaches have a curve. This is because the energy of a bea...

When a waves come in, there is an enormous amount of energy, but it loses that energy as it sweeps up the beach, dropping heavier particles first and ...

Protecting beach birds is not just about focussing on where they might be when they’re breeding. Its about saying – “these birds occupy many beaches”.

The neck is just such an incredibly diverse place. From the productive marine environment of Simpson's bay with rich shallow marine fauna, to the many...

You quite often see birds, particularly the Pacific Gulls and the New Zealand Kelp Gulls using the wind running over the sand dune at the neck to play...

Every story of success in protecting nature through human history starts with one person who felt a deep love for and connection with their corner of ...

As a critical haven for birdlife globally, eradicating feral cats from Bruny Island is an important challenge for the island's ecology

Bruny Island is a haven for wildlife, but increased tourist numbers have led to more native animals being killed on the roads. Here is how to make a d...