Understanding biodiversity in water resource assessments in northern Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 October 2022
CSIRO is assessing water use impacts in northern Australia’s rivers to balance agricultural opportunities with ecological risks, focusing on habitats, species, and seasonal flows vital to biodiversity and fisheries.
Keywords: northern Australia, CSIRO, water assessment, ecology, biodiversity, agriculture, river systems
where is that species found?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 October 2022
CSIRO’s BIOCLIM pioneered species distribution modelling, vital for predicting climate change impacts. Dr Booth highlights flaws in some WorldClim variables and urges improved methods for more reliable global biodiversity insights.
Keywords: BIOCLIM, species distribution, CSIRO, WorldClim, biodiversity modelling, ecology
Tapping into water monitoring with Vesi™ sensor technology
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 October 2022
CSIRO’s Vesi™ sensor system delivers real-time, long-term water quality monitoring using solid-state electrodes. Field trials show robust performance, with new deployments testing its use across mines, farms, creeks, and aquifers.
Keywords: Vesi sensor, CSIRO, water monitoring, solid-state sensors, field trials, aquifers, prawn farms
