Take a deep dive into our discoveries at Ningaloo Reef
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 19 August 2020
CSIRO’s Ningaloo Outlook research tracks whale sharks and turtles, discovers 12M mushroom corals, maps unique reef systems, and engages communities to support reef conservation and long-term marine park management.
Keywords: Ningaloo Reef, whale sharks, turtles, mushroom corals, reef mapping, community science, marine conservation
Discovering the lifespans of marine turtles
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 20 August 2020
CSIRO scientists used DNA methylation to predict lifespans of marine turtles, finding leatherbacks can live ~90 years. This breakthrough helps conservationists model populations and assess extinction risks.
Keywords: marine turtles, DNA methylation, CSIRO, lifespan prediction, genomics, conservation biology, extinction risk
World first marine heatwave research
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 August 2020
Australia launched a world-first project to forecast marine heatwaves, aiming to give early warnings and reduce risks for marine industries while improving understanding of ocean–atmosphere signals.
Keywords: marine heatwaves, CSIRO, forecasting, climate risk, ocean signals, early warning, extreme events
