Fantastic fathers: Australian wildlife edition
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 September 2018
From emus and giant water bugs to clownfish, penguins and seahorses, Australia’s animal kingdom has some amazing dads who nurture, protect and even give birth—proving Father’s Day isn’t just for humans.
Keywords: Father’s Day, animal dads, emu, seahorse, penguin, clownfish, giant water bug
Nursing Grey Nurse Shark populations back to health
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 November 2018
CSIRO scientists used DNA and close-kin mark-recapture to estimate 1,700–2,200 eastern Grey Nurse Sharks, showing protective measures are helping this critically endangered species recover.
Keywords: Grey Nurse Shark, DNA, population, conservation, Australia, endangered
Painting a picture with integrated observations
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 December 2018
CSIRO and IMOS use moorings to monitor Australia’s oceans, providing vital long-term data on heatwaves, acidification and ecosystem shifts. These 24/7 measurements help manage fisheries, coasts and climate change impacts.
Keywords: IMOS, CSIRO, ocean monitoring, moorings, climate change, marine ecosystems, Australia
