Meet our Great Barrier Reef research coordinator
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 24 May 2022
CSIRO coordinates research with partners to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change and pollution. Dr Bruce Taylor highlights the role of science, Traditional Owners, and communities in shaping restoration and adaptation efforts.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, CSIRO, climate change, restoration, Traditional Owners, partnerships, adaptation
White flesh fish a sustainable option to strengthen Australia’s aquaculture production
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 May 2022
Australia’s white flesh fish aquaculture lags behind salmon, but demand is booming. With innovation, sustainability, and new species like pompano, CSIRO sees a future of welfare-focused, tech-driven, and diverse fish farming.
Keywords: aquaculture, white flesh fish, barramundi, pompano, sustainability, CSIRO, food security
Connectivity in scalloped hammerheads
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 May 2022
CSIRO research shows scalloped hammerhead shark populations are split by ocean basins but connected across continental shelves. Genetic studies highlight regional links, crucial for managing this critically endangered species.
Keywords: scalloped hammerhead, sharks, genetics, connectivity, conservation, Indo-Pacific, endangered
