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Q&A: Squid Matters

Science
08 Oct, 2026
AUT Professor Kat Bolstad discusses deep-sea squid, their place in ocean ecosystems, the differences between giant and colossal squid and more.
Water column imagery showing active volcanic vents identified in Hunga volcano in May 2022.

Dramatic impact of Hunga volcano

Science
24 Sep, 2026
The most explosive eruption of the last century – the 2022 Hunga volcano near Tonga - caused massive changes to the ocean floor.
A photo of the bow of a large ship showing the anchor chain, taken from the deck of a smaller ship.

Ship anchors leave lasting mark on the seafloor

Science
10 Sep, 2026
The impact on the seafloor from the anchoring of cruise ships and big cargo vessels is similar to the destruction from bottom trawling.

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