the ‘weather forecast for water quality’ that’s an Australian world first
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 March 2023
CSIRO’s AquaWatch project will deliver real-time, ground-to-space water quality monitoring across Australia by 2030. It combines satellites, sensors, and AI to forecast algal blooms, sediment plumes, and contamination risks.
Keywords: AquaWatch, CSIRO, water quality, satellites, sensors, algal blooms, climate impacts
Join the hunt for shark egg cases
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 20 March 2023
Sharks, rays, and relatives have diverse reproduction strategies. Their egg cases, or "mermaids’ purses," are unique to each species, aiding taxonomy. Citizen science hunts help track them, revealing species biology and habitats.
Keywords: sharks, egg cases, mermaids’ purses, reproduction, taxonomy, citizen science, Great Eggcase Hunt
Why we love taxonomists
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 17 March 2023
Taxonomists reveal new insights into biodiversity, from naming a Cape York violet and underground orchid to studying algae blooms, kelp genetics, and a fire-impacted daisy. Their work guides conservation and deepens understanding of species relationships.
Keywords: taxonomy, species discovery, orchids, algae, kelp, biodiversity, conservation
