Complete record of greenhouse gases
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 1 June 2017
CSIRO and University of Melbourne compiled a 2000-year record of 43 greenhouse gases using global data, ice cores, and Cape Grim samples. The database aids climate models and IPCC reports, showing rising emissions but CFC declines post-Montreal Protocol.
Keywords: CSIRO, greenhouse gases, climate models, Cape Grim, IPCC, ice cores, emissions
Science narrows the net on illegal fishing
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 26 June 2017
Illegal fishing costs West Africa $2B yearly, threatening food security. CSIRO’s vessel risk tool, funded by Vulcan, uses satellite data to flag suspicious ships, helping global authorities prioritize inspections and combat IUU fishing.
Keywords: illegal fishing, CSIRO, vessel tracking, West Africa, IUU, Vulcan, surveillance
Counting 'cows of the sea' in The Kimberley
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 7 July 2017
CSIRO and Indigenous Rangers team up to monitor dugongs in WA, blending science and traditional knowledge to guide conservation, protect seagrass habitats, and balance cultural hunting with ecosystem health.
Keywords: dugong, CSIRO, Indigenous Rangers, Kimberley, conservation, seagrass
