CSIRO finds up to eight Sydney Harbours could be stored under the Murray-Darling Basin
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 October 2020
CSIRO research shows water banking in the Murray-Darling Basin could store up to 4 km³ underground, boosting drought resilience. MAR offers a cost-effective way to secure regional water supplies when dams or desalination aren’t feasible.
Keywords: CSIRO, water banking, managed aquifer recharge, Murray-Darling Basin, drought resilience, groundwater, water security
Resting place of MV Nella Dan mapped during research into underwater earthquakes
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 October 2020
CSIRO’s RV Investigator mapped the 1987 wreck site of Nella Dan near Macquarie Island while studying tectonic activity. The research aids earthquake monitoring, preserves maritime history, and supports marine park management.
Keywords: Nella Dan, RV Investigator, Macquarie Island, CSIRO, seafloor mapping, earthquakes, maritime heritage, Antarctic research
CSIRO and partners take aim at ending plastic waste
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 November 2020
CSIRO’s Plastics Mission tackles Australia’s plastic waste by applying AI, sensors, and recycling innovations across the supply chain. Partnerships aim to reduce pollution, optimise waste systems, and drive a circular economy.
Keywords: Plastics Mission, CSIRO, plastic pollution, recycling, AI, circular economy, waste management, sustainability
