Counting every drop: Measuring evaporation in dams
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 10 May 2021
CSIRO’s floating evaporation pan measures dam evaporation with high precision using sensors, automation, and algae control, helping improve water security for towns, farming, and mining in Australia’s sunny climate.
Keywords: CSIRO, evaporation pan, water security, dams, sensors, climate, Australia
What does the next decade hold for our oceans?
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 31 May 2021
The UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021–2030) aims to tackle ocean decline by advancing research, monitoring, and global cooperation, with Australia playing a key role in sustainable ocean management and SDG progress.
Keywords: UN Decade, ocean science, sustainability, SDGs, Australia,, conservation
Maritime archaeology delves deep into our heritage
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 2 June 2021
CSIRO’s RV Investigator located WWII shipwrecks including SS Macumba and SS Iron Crown using advanced mapping, uncovering heritage sites and Indigenous sea country landscapes for preservation.
Keywords: SS Macumba, SS Iron Crown, RV Investigator, shipwrecks, maritime heritage, seafloor mapping
