Tag #Tasmania

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Mass Stranding of False Killer Whales in Tasmania

More than 150 false killer whales, an endangered species, have beached near Arthur River in Tasmania; rescue efforts are underway, but only 90 whales are still alive, with challenges posed by the remote location and ocean conditions.

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Tasmania's Overland Track Closed Amidst Extensive West Coast Fires

Dry lightning ignited a fire 5km southwest of Pelion West on Monday, closing Tasmania's Overland Track for three days, impacting 100 walkers, and burning approximately 10,800 hectares by Thursday; 15 aircraft and three more en route are assisting ground crews in containment efforts.

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smh.com.au
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Albanese's Support for Salmon Farming Creates Conflict with Environment Minister

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese publicly supported the Tasmanian salmon farming industry in Macquarie Harbour, despite Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's ongoing review considering the impact on the endangered Maugean skate and potential license revocations, creating political frictio...

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Australia Euthanizes 90 False Killer Whales After Mass Stranding

Authorities in Tasmania, Australia, euthanized approximately 90 false killer whales following a mass stranding event near Arthur River; the remote location and challenging conditions made rescue efforts impossible, adding to a concerning trend of mass whale strandings in the region.

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Unprecedented Jellyfish Bloom in Tasmania Signals Ocean Imbalance

An unprecedented bloom of moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) in Tasmania's Storm Bay and along the east coast, following blooms of salps and bioluminescent algae, is disrupting the marine ecosystem by consuming phytoplankton and the eggs and larvae of other species, indicating a significant ecological ...

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