Avoiding that sinking feeling at sea
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 25 June 2018
Life aboard RV Investigator demands long, physically and mentally challenging voyages. Crew balance work with social activities, communication, and fatigue management to support science missions, mental health, and well-being at sea.
Keywords: RV Investigator, seafarers, mental health, fatigue management, Southern Ocean, Marine National Facility
Not just fish poo – why Macquarie Harbour has an oxygen problem
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 June 2018
CSIRO and UTAS research shows Macquarie Harbour’s deep waters are naturally low in oxygen due to stratification, river inflows, and historic human impacts. Findings guide sustainable salmon farming and future offshore relocation plans.
Keywords: CSIRO, UTAS, stratification, hydrodynamic modeling, Maugean skate, sustainable aquaculture, offshore relocation
Gene discovery unlocks mysteries of our immunity
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 July 2018
CSIRO researchers discovered the ancient gene C6orf106 ("C6"), which regulates immune cytokines linked to infectious disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis, paving the way for targeted therapies and inviting the public to help name it.
Keywords: C6orf106, C6 gene, CSIRO, cytokines, immune regulation, infectious disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, gene discovery, human genome
