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Nudibranchs help scientists map climate change at the showy sea slugs’ annual census
Nudibranchs come in a range of dazzling colours and unusual shapes, and in an annual census they will again indicate the health of our environment.
Key points:
- The annual Sea Slug Census is held in a range of Australian and overseas locations
- The census monitors numbers which helps track environmental conditions
- Changes in sea slug distribution in recent years has seen some species moving south
The colourful sea slugs are closely monitored by scientists who say they are more than just dazzling, they are key indicators of our changing environment.
The annual Sea Slug Census runs at a range of Australian locations from the Gold Coast to Melbourne and offshore on Lord Howe Island.
Southern Cross University (SCU) marine scientist Professor Steve…
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