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PFAS

Trying to solve the 'forever problem' of PFAS pollution

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be found almost

IWD2023

Embrace Equity - International Women's Day fundraiser 2023

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Beach erosion: Satellites reveal how climate cycles impact coastlines

Saltmarsh sunset - Tino Heimhuber, UNSW WRL

World Wetlands Day 2023

Wetlands are home to some of the most diverse ecosystems we have on

Blue Carbon

WRL welcomes new Government focus on Blue Carbon restoration

Blue carbon restoration is in the news - with

Alice Harrison

Reflection on six years of being a woman in engineering

By Senior Engineer, Alice Harrison, in ack

Mega-ship

Awash with issues - managing the infrastructure impacts of the new

The UNSW Water Research Laboratory (WRL) is now equipped with one of

Wave overtopping at Manly

IPCC Climate Change Report 2021: Still so much work to do – and we

Scrivener Dam physical model UNSW WRL

Physical modelling provides deep insights into dam safety

2021 Tidal Replicate Method 1_Anna Blacka UNSW WRL

Coastal wetlands can be saved from sea level rise by recreating past

Coastal tidal wetlands have the ability to remove significant amounts

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The joy of ocean pools

Originally published on

2020 BeachStat_ACB

20/20 Vision – A revolution in coastline visualisation and monitoring

By Principal Coastal Engineer Matt Blacka

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The mystery of Thirlmere Lakes

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Fish kills are happening now, but they can be stopped

By Associate Professor William Glamor

An urgent call for ecosystem restoration action

An urgent call for ecosystem restoration action

In response to the ongoing drought, fires and catchment water quality

Remembering Rein Nittim

Written by Ron Cox.

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Facing the future by cleaning up the past

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Everybody say saltwater! A day on the water for the Channels, Rivers

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Shifting storms to bring extreme waves, damage to once placid areas

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The value of getting your hands (and feet) wet

Originally posted on LinkedIn by Dr Kristen

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WRL photo of the month – March

Here at WRL we are well blessed in our office environment as well as

2016 finalist at the International River Symposium - Jamie Ruprecht

#FlashbackFriday: Jamie Ruprecht recognised internationally as a

Grantley Smith, cars in floods UNSW WRL

Floodwaters can turn cars into death traps

Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have discovered

Collaroy storm damage

WRL coastal engineers document the worst erosion at Collaroy since

WRL manages one of the world’s longest-running beach erosion research

BigSwamp

Acid hotspot transformed into wetland paradise

The project’s success was recognised in 2015 with a prestigio