Putting a number on white shark populations
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 9 February 2018
CSIRO used genetic analysis of juveniles to estimate white shark populations: ~750 adults in the east, ~1460 in the south-west, both with >90% survival. Findings aid conservation and risk management.
Keywords: CSIRO, white sharks, population estimates, genetics, conservation, survival rates, Australia
Tiny membrane makes Sydney Harbour "drinkable"
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 February 2018
CSIRO’s soy-based Graphair enables single-step water purification, removing 99% of contaminants. Tested on Sydney Harbour water, it works faster, resists fouling, and is cheaper and greener to produce.
Keywords: CSIRO, Graphair, water purification, graphene, clean water, filtration, sustainability
Naming faceless fish from the abyss
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 February 2018
The Sampling the Abyss voyage collected 100+ deep-sea fish species, some new to science, from depths up to 4800 m. Finds include blobfish, cookie-cutter sharks, and the “faceless” fish, expanding knowledge of Australia’s abyssal biodiversity.
Keywords: deep sea, abyssal voyage, CSIRO, new species, blobfish, cookie-cutter shark, biodiversity
