Playing tag with tuna in the Bight
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 February 2018
Juvenile southern bluefin tuna migrate to the Great Australian Bight each summer to feed. Tagging studies reveal migration routes, feeding habits, and growth, while research explores impacts of seismic surveys on this vital fishery and its recovery.
Keywords: southern bluefin tuna, migration, Great Australian Bight, tagging, fisheries, feeding habits
Sharks and rays of PNG
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 28 March 2018
A new field guide documents PNG’s sharks and rays, supporting sustainable fisheries and conservation. The project revealed new species, rediscovered rare river sharks, and engaged local communities and fishers.
Keywords: Papua New Guinea, sharks, rays, biodiversity, field guide, conservation, fisheries
Managing our water-spoiling pests
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 13 April 2018
Scientists developed tools to manage invasive willows and carp in the Murray-Darling Basin. New mapping shows willow water use, while carp control may use a herpes virus strategy, aiming to restore ecosystems and water quality.
Keywords: Murray-Darling Basin, willows, carp, invasive species, water quality, ecosystem management, CSIRO
