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Uncovering online sales of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n invertebrates

In the first study of its kind, researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have investigated the level of online trade in invertebrates in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and believe they have only uncovered the tip of the iceberg.

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Soil erosion is filling vital inland river waterholes, putting the squeeze on fish, turtles andÌýcrayfish

During droughts, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s inland rivers dry up, leaving waterholes as the only wet places in a parched landscape. Fish, turtles, crayfish and other aquatic animals retreat to these vital refuges.

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What are ecosystem services and what do they mean for physiotherapy?

The environment has long been recognised as a determinant of health (Dahlgren & Whitehead, 2021). While determinants of health may be protective, health promoting or risk factors (Dahlgren & Whitehead, 2021), the narrative regarding the relationship between the environment and human health has largely focused on risk factors, like air, water, light and noise pollution.

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Public Lecture: Environmental, nature and wildlife crimes and the role of international law

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Success at the 2023 SA Environment Awards

It was a successful night for Environment Institute members at the 2023 South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Environment Awards, with Professor receiving the Jill Hudson Award for Environment Protection and Professor receiving a certificate of commendation for research in the Pelzer Prize.

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Recycling marine plastics to save wildlife

Protecting turtles from marine debris strewn across the Northern Territory coastline and recycling plastic pollution is the focus of a new ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide-led project.

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