Small Creature, Big Problem: Monitoring South Australia’s Harmful Algal Bloom

Latest News: July 24, 2025

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Since March 2025, an unprecedented environmental disaster has been decimating marine life along South Australia’s coastline.

A harmful algal bloom (HAB)—caused by the dinoflagellate Karenia mikimotoi—has led to extensive marine fatalities, disrupted local tourism, and posed significant challenges to the state’s fisheries.

Big Bugs and Bigger Personalities: A Splash Of Colour For Our All New Lab!

Latest News: July 9, 2025

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Here in the bug house, we’re excited to unveil our fully rebuilt laboratory—now three times larger than before—offering significantly more space for our expanding suite of services.

And thanks to the amazing talents of local WA artist Lawry Halden, our lab has a new look to go with its new capabilities, honouring some of Australia’s most famous palynologists!

So come on in and have a look around.

Season's Greetings from MGPalaeo!

Latest News: December 18, 2024

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As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to catch our breath and look back on what has been an extraordinary year for MGPalaeo, and to thank you all for your continued support. This year has flown by, hasn’t it? How can it be December again already!

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from 2024:

“Event” Biostratigraphy and Jurassic Plays of the northern Perth Basin (EIS funded projects)

Latest News: November 14, 2024

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Three recent EIS-funded biostratigraphy projects have revolutionized our understanding of Jurassic plays in the northern Perth Basin, and with the next round of EIS funding opening in early 2025, there’s never been a better time to leverage this co-funded initiative.

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