Dive into the Reef summer snapshot 2022-23
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 May 2023
The Great Barrier Reef saw mild 2022–23 summer conditions, with only minor bleaching, some flood impacts, and starfish outbreaks. Relief allows coral recovery, but climate change remains the Reef’s greatest long-term threat.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, coral bleaching, floods, starfish outbreaks, recovery
Meet the ocean’s deepest diving animals
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 14 April 2023
A fur seal spotted on CSIRO’s deep-sea camera inspired a dive into ocean record-holders. From penguins and turtles to whale sharks, sperm whales, elephant seals, and Cuvier’s beaked whales, it reveals the champions of deep-sea diving.
Keywords: deep-sea diving, fur seals, penguins, turtles, whale sharks, sperm whales, Cuvier’s beaked whales
CSIRO embarks on mission to create a 'weather service' for water quality
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 22 March 2023
CSIRO’s AquaWatch mission, with SmartSat CRC and partners, is building a global ground-to-space water quality monitoring system. It integrates satellites, sensors, and AI to deliver real-time updates and forecasts to protect water, people, and ecosystems.
Keywords: CSIRO, AquaWatch, SmartSat CRC, water monitoring, satellites, AI, ecosystems
