Beetle study finds diversity in the sub-Antarctic linked to global cooling
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 June 2021
Genomic research shows sub-Antarctic beetles diversified in sync with marine species as Antarctica cooled. Once seen as inhospitable, the region fostered rapid speciation over millions of years.
Keywords: Antarctica, beetles, speciation, climate cooling, biodiversity, genomics
Supporting sustainable fishing in Indonesia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 11 June 2021
fishIDER helps fisheries workers identify species in markets where fish are damaged or altered, improving monitoring, labeling, and sustainable management. With 350+ species featured, it supports food security and livelihoods in Indonesia.
Keywords: fishIDER, fisheries, species identification, Indonesia, sustainability, seafood trade
Coral finds in the unknown: welcome to the ocean benthic zone
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 15 June 2021
CSIRO discovered Aurogorgia tasmaniensis, a new soft coral off Tasmania, using imagery and taxonomy. Surveys revealed rich deep-sea ecosystems on seamounts, crucial for biodiversity monitoring, climate change insights, and sustainable management.
Keywords: Aurogorgia tasmaniensis, CSIRO, taxonomy, deep-sea corals, Tasmania, biodiversity, seamounts
