Understanding biodiversity in water resource assessments in northern Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 October 2022
CSIRO is assessing water use impacts in northern Australia’s rivers to balance agricultural opportunities with ecological risks, focusing on habitats, species, and seasonal flows vital to biodiversity and fisheries.
Keywords: northern Australia, CSIRO, water assessment, ecology, biodiversity, agriculture, river systems
Revealing the world beneath the waves of a tropical marine park
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 October 2022
On a 35-day voyage, CSIRO’s RV Investigator created the first detailed seafloor map of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Marine Park, revealing volcanic seamounts and providing vital data for marine park management.
Keywords: RV Investigator, Cocos Islands, seafloor mapping, marine park, CSIRO, bathymetry, biodiversity
New innovations to help solve plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 November 2022
CSIRO’s Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia showcased start-ups tackling plastic waste at G20’s “Demo Day,” highlighting biodegradable solutions and waste-pickers’ tech to drive green growth and cut pollution.
Keywords: CSIRO, Plastics Innovation Hub, Indonesia, Demo Day, start-ups, plastic waste, G20
