Web Resources
The internet provides us with a wealth of information, but sometimes credibility can be questionable! Remember to always evaluate the websites you are using for your assessments and studies. See the Choose what to use section of this guide for more information on how to evaluate Web Resources. Below are some suggested Web Resources that have been checked for suitability for academic use.
Recommended Websites
Below you will find some recommendations for websites to use for your research and studies. Use the drop-down boxes below to see more subject-specific website recommendations.
Data
- FishBase
Includes ecological, biological and life history information for 31,800 species of fish indexed by scientific and common names
Atlas of Living Australia
- Species by Location
Search by pre-defined region, or enter an address or location to find the recorded species nearby. - Data Sets
Refine the list of all the data sets contained within the Atlas by institution, integration status, content, resource, and license.
Identification Guides
- MDFRC Bug Guide - Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre
An identification guide, with keys, to Australian freshwater invertebrates. - Aquatic invaders identification Guide.
A resource of the Government of Western Australian Aquatic biosecurity program