Macquarie Island Archives - Tasmanian Times

Opinion – Unlocking the True Value of Australia’s Land

Despite its vast size, Australian land is not living up to its full potential. Much of it remains idle or allocated for...

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Antarctica Vulnerable to Invasive Species

Media release – UNSW Sydney, 22 August 2024 Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris A new...

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Macquarie Is Plants Brought Back from Extinction Brink

Nick Duigan, Minister for Parks and Environment, 12 August 2024 Conservation efforts bring threatened species back from brink of extinction Pest eradication efforts on Macquarie Island...

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Macquarie Island Thrives 10 Years After Successful Pest Eradication

Media release – Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, 29 May 2024 Macquarie Island thrives 10 years after successful pest eradication...

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Seabirds Return to Pest-free Macquarie Island

Ridding Macquarie Island of pests pays off as seabirds come back from the brink – but recovery has just begun One of the...

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Annual Elephant Seal Count Underway

Media release – Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, 16 October 2022 Macquarie Island’s annual elephant seal count underway Tasmania Parks and...