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Australia's Biodiversity Crisis – For all of Australia's weird and different organisms, the richness of the country's biodiversity has never been under greater threat. A Life Devoted to Botany – APBN speaks to the executive director of Sydney's Botanic Gardens Trust, Dr Tim Entwisle, about his passion for plant life and the challenges facing botany. Saving the Shark – There are less than 500 Grey Nurse Sharks off Australia's coasts and this species is in danger of slipping into extinction. Who's Who – William Burns tells APBN about the latest ongoings at top Australian research center, the Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine. Trading Currency – Treat flora and fauna as economic currency to prevent their deterioration, says Australia 21. The Wark™: At the Interface of Nano and Bio-materials. Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre. Pressing On – Scientists at Sydney's Centenary Institute are working to improve health outcomes for the community at large. Redrawing the Map – Donald Hobern takes a look at the challenges of managing biodiversity data. Fostering the Good Drop – Businesses like Foster's Wine Estates show that they can thrive while committing themselves to stronger conservation standards.