Science voyage to end in Perth after mapping 100,000 km2 of seafloor
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 March 2020
Scientists mapped William’s Ridge and Kerguelen Plateau to study tectonic breakup with Broken Ridge, collect geological samples, and support Australia’s UN bid to extend its marine jurisdiction.
Keywords: tectonic plates, Kerguelen Plateau, William’s Ridge, seafloor mapping, geology, continental shelf, Indian Ocean
Ocean plastic returning to Aussie coastlines
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 March 2020
CSIRO research shows coasts trap most marine debris, explaining why less plastic is seen at sea. Waste often washes ashore and stays inland, highlighting need for stronger land-based waste management.
Keywords: marine debris, plastic pollution, coastal ecosystems, waste management, CSIRO, ocean currents, environmental policy
Ashmore Reef: An island refuge of underwater wonders
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 April 2020
Scientists surveyed Ashmore Reef, a remote biodiversity hotspot, mapping corals, fish, birds, and plants. Findings show healthy reefs but declining trees, vanished sea snakes, and threats from invasive species.
Keywords: Ashmore Reef, coral reefs, seabirds, biodiversity, invasive species, marine conservation, ecosystem surveys
