Research vessel explores new depths of the Gascoyne Marine Park
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 November 2022
CSIRO-led scientists aboard RV Investigator are conducting the first deep-sea biodiversity survey of Gascoyne and Carnarvon Canyon Marine Parks, exploring habitats >5000m deep to inform conservation and marine park management.
Keywords: CSIRO, RV Investigator, Gascoyne Marine Park, Carnarvon Canyon, biodiversity, deep sea, marine survey, Western Australia, conservation, Parks Australia
Gippsland Lakes face increased threats caused by climate change
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 24 November 2022
CSIRO’s study shows Gippsland Lakes, impacted by Black Summer bushfire runoff, face rising threats from climate change, including algal blooms, sea-level rise, and habitat loss, requiring long-term adaptation and collaborative management.
Keywords: CSIRO, Gippsland Lakes, Ramsar site, bushfires, climate change, water quality, adaptation, biodiversity, wetlands, East Gippsland
Helping fishers adapt to warming oceans
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 May 2022
CSIRO scientists and fishers linked the 2015–16 El Niño to reduced prawn and lobster catches. Ecosystem modelling shows warming seas are shifting species, reshaping fisheries, and demanding climate-ready management strategies.
Keywords: El Niño, fisheries, climate change, prawns, rock lobster, ecosystem modelling, species shifts
