/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/03/26/students-discover-new-insects-thanks-to-citizen-science Environment Institute members Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries and Professor Patrick O'Connor, in collaboration with Dr Trang Nguyen and Dr Andrew Howe, share in their recently published article for The Conversation how they led "Insect Investigators" project, which uncovered over 3,000 insect species previously unrecorded in the Barcode of Life DNA database. Discover how they successfully engaged students and teachers across regional Australia to help achieve this remarkable scientific milestone.  March 26 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/26/students-discover-new-insects-thanks-to-citizen-science /environment/news/list/2025/03/24/reflections-of-world-water-day-2025 Listen here to Dr Nina Wootton Environment Institute member, and Advisory board member Tim Jarvis AM, environmental scientist and 2024 South Australian of the Year, speak on ABC Radio Ã×À¼µç×Ó to discuss this challenges faced this World Water Day.  March 24 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/24/reflections-of-world-water-day-2025 /environment/news/list/2025/03/19/the-woolly-mouse-and-the-future-of-de-extinction Deputy Director of the Environment Institute Associate Professor Damien Fordham, comments on the advanced gene-editing techniques used in the resurrection of extinct species.  March 14 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/19/the-woolly-mouse-and-the-future-of-de-extinction /environment/news/list/2025/02/18/the-reintroduction-of-the-murray-crayfish-in-south-australia After 40 years, Murray crayfish are being reintroduced to South Australia. As a keystone species, their return could bring major ecological benefits, but long-term success will require continued effort.  January 24 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/02/18/the-reintroduction-of-the-murray-crayfish-in-south-australia /environment/news/list/2025/04/10/australias-invertebrates-facing-a-crisis-of-extinction A recent article in The Conversation, co-authored by the Environment Institute’s, Dr Jess Marsh, it’s reported that more than 95% of Australia's animals are invertebrates, yet the scale of their extinction is largely overlooked. January 22 2025 Sarah Cervone /environment/news/list/2025/04/10/australias-invertebrates-facing-a-crisis-of-extinction /environment/news/list/2024/12/04/booms-busts-and-breakthroughs-30-years-of-science-at-arid-recovery On November 19, the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó Environment Institute, in collaboration with Arid Recovery, hosted an insightful celebration that focussed on the science driving ecological restoration in arid environments. December 04 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/12/04/booms-busts-and-breakthroughs-30-years-of-science-at-arid-recovery /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years. November 17 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/17/urgent-action-needed-to-protect-australias-freshwater-fish-species-from /environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change On 12 November, the Environment Institute was delighted to host a Special Seminar by Sheldon Jordan: Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó's Research Community. November 13 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change /environment/news/list/2024/10/21/can-scientists-really-bring-extinct-species-back-to-life A thought-provoking discussion on ABC Radio featuring the Environment Institute’s Associate Professor Jeremy Austin from the University of Ã×À¼µç×Ó. October 21 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/21/can-scientists-really-bring-extinct-species-back-to-life /environment/news/list/2024/09/16/congratulations-to-bronwyn-gillanders We’re thrilled to share that the Environment Institute’s, Professor Bronwyn Gillanders, has become the first Australian to be inducted as a Fellow of the American Fisheries Society!  September 16 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/09/16/congratulations-to-bronwyn-gillanders