New findings offer hope for the endangered sawfish
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 4 May 2022
CSIRO and APN Rangers recorded 47 endangered largetooth sawfish in Queensland’s Archer River—the most in 20 years. Genetic and satellite tagging aims to guide conservation and reduce bycatch threats.
Keywords: sawfish, CSIRO, endangered species, Archer River, APN Rangers, conservation, bycatch
Could we learn to love slugs and snails in our gardens?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 May 2022
Once seen only as pests, slugs and snails play vital ecological roles. While some species damage crops or carry parasites, rethinking our gardens as shared habitats could promote biodiversity and healthier ecosystems.
Keywords: slugs, snails, pests, biodiversity, invasive species, gardens, ecology
The old age story of bigeye tuna in the western Pacific
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 May 2022
CSIRO research shows bigeye tuna in the western Pacific live up to 14 years—twice as long as thought—and grow smaller than eastern stocks. New ageing techniques improve stock assessments, helping sustain a $5B global fishery.
Keywords: bigeye tuna, otoliths, fisheries, ageing, Pacific Ocean, sustainability, CSIRO
