Using today’s ocean observations to unlock tomorrow’s climate
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 5 June 2020
CSIRO oceanographers track Australia’s major currents using deep-water moorings, vessels, and satellites. Their long-term ocean observations feed climate models, improving forecasts of floods, droughts, and heatwaves.
Keywords: CSIRO, ocean memory, East Australian Current, climate prediction, ocean observations, IMOS, RV Investigator
CSIRO and Microsoft partner to tackle plastic waste, illegal fishing, and efficient farming
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 June 2020
CSIRO and Microsoft formed a partnership to apply AI in tackling illegal fishing, reducing marine debris, and advancing digital agriculture, while boosting CSIRO’s data ecosystem and sustainability efforts.
Keywords: CSIRO, Microsoft, AI, illegal fishing, marine debris, digital agriculture, sustainability
Decommissioning offshore oil and gas infrastructure: liability or opportunity?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 23 June 2020
As Australia’s offshore oil and gas structures age, CSIRO research guides safe, cost-effective decommissioning. Options include removal, repurposing for renewables, aquaculture, or reefs, while managing contamination risks.
Keywords: CSIRO, decommissioning, oil and gas, marine ecosystems, blue economy, contaminants, artificial reefs
